PARENTS DIED 2 YEARS AGO. DID NOT TRANSFER TITLE DUE TO INHERITANCE TAX. BEHIND 3 MONTHS ON MORTGAGE. NEED ADVICE.

I am sorry for your loss, and your current difficulty. Everything can be worked out, particularly if there is equity in the house. You are wise...

You are right to question your sister, and quickly, since money that has disappeared is difficult to get back. She's not bound by the...

Can I get an advance on an inheritance that was not distributed yet?

You can ask the estate attorney, and it might be possible. If you know some of the folks who are dragging their feet, you might contact them to...

Life Insurance Beneficiary Is my mother and she is not spending the money she receives, on her self. And other issues as well.

I am so sorry for your trouble. Know that, at 19, legally you are an adult and can make your own decisions regarding where you live and what...

I'm older, my son wants me to sign over my house to him, so i won't have to pay the nursing home? is this safe to do?

I agree with my colleagues, and I would add that it is not usually in your best interest to give away your home, and there are many solid reasons...

My husband died, we own our house as JTWROS. Do I need to file a new deed or will the current one be ok until I sell the house

I am very sorry for your loss. Since you owned the house as JTROS (which is similar to Tenants by Entireties, which is the way that married...

I am PA resident, named "personal representative" for cousin in FL who died. Do I have control for burial & receive funds.

This should be controlled by Florida law, and the attorney who is representing you with respect to your duties as personal representative should be...

HOUSE LEFT TO MY SISTER AND ME

It's difficult to offer much useful information on the facts as stated. It would be helpful to know how long ago your mother died, whether or not...

Do I need to hire a lawyer to deal with a non responsive estate lawyer?

I think that you would benefit greatly from a consultation with an experienced estate/probate attorney, who can review the situation and contact...

Can I sever my Order for Guardianship for my nephew?

Is your nephew a minor? This sounds like a domestic or family law question rather than an estate planning question. I would suggest that you...