A Renunciation is a document which, when you sign it, means that you are renouncing your right to administer your mother's estate and are willing...

How do I access my mothers bank account she has passed. I have her death certificate ?

It's going to take more than a Death Certificate to release Mom's bank account. You say that she had no will. Do you have brothers and/or...

How do I cash an estate check?

If the check is payable to the estate, you don't cash it. In fact, you can't cash it, because you're not the estate. As my colleague, Mr. Whalen...

How do I word a deed?

I completely agree with Ms. Shah. There is an art and a science to preparing a deed. The choice of words, and commas and periods can make a huge...

Do I have to pay an inheritance tax on my house ?

I agree with my colleague, Mr. Burnett. The fact that you, your brother and your mom are on the deed means that when she died, her one-third...

I'm at a loss as to why you are being asked for these items, unless the beneficiary designation is that it is payable to Mom's estate. An IRA is...

?Must I redo the deed?

I agree with my colleague, Ms. Shah, except to add the following: It would be prudent for you to contact the mortgage company to let them know of...

Do I need to get a lawyer?

I agree with my fine colleagues in that you must get a lawyer to help you. If ever there was a case that cried out for a lawyer to solve, it's...

Can i put my dads home std into my name after dad passes?

Rather than to try to address each of the issues raised by your question, I highly recommend that you hire a lawyer skilled in elder law and...

The fact that you volunteered to pay off your grandmother's debt for the car with the expectation that your payments would make you the owner,...