A father recently passed away . estate was left to 3 children. Is there a cut off of time which any of them have for collecting

There is no deadline per se, but the longer you delay taking firm action, the more estate property is likely to be lost to you and not...

Dear Elizabeth, Nothing actually requires a beneficiary to indemnify an executor. But having said that, I'll explain to you the process of...

How to get a will settled?

I am sorry for your loss. You can check with the Register of Wills office in the county where your grandfather resided at the time of his death,...

How do I protect the inheritance I just received from any possible divorce down the road?

I am sorry for your loss. This is a very good question to ask. An inheritance remains your "separate property" and not subject to division upon...

Do i pay inheritance tax on stock owned by myself and mother which was sold 2 months before she died. the stock was in jt-ten.

If the stock was sold, and half or all of the proceeds are in her estate, then the proceeds, or whatever part of the proceeds remained at her date...

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My mother died of breast cancer in October. I wasn't contacted until fifteen days after her death by a friend of hers I don't...

Yes. Contact an attorney in California, preferably in the County where your mother lived. You might also contact the District Attorney's office,...

My parents had two properties, they are both decease my dad in 2000 mom in 2007. I open the estate 2013

You are doing the right thing by "facing the music" now rather than later. Just to be clear, please know that opening the estate did not create...

How do I pick someone to be executor or trustee?

It's wonderful that you are taking the time to think through these issues carefully, so that you can have the best possible plan to protect your...

How long does it take to settle a simple will and what information is my husband, who is a beneficiary, entitled to?

After two years, and the sale of real estate, the attorney for the executor should have reported to your husband in writing. I'd suggest you ask...

How can I gain Guardianship over my mother when my sister has power of attorney in PA and my cousin has power of attorney in NC

The fact that your mother appointed your sister and your cousin as agents under power of attorney previously will be relevant to the Court's...