Questions answered by Yvette E. Taylor-Hachoose

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If you and your spouse make a will. Your spouse dies first, can you change your will?

Yvette's answer | Answered on October 13, 2012

Yes, a Will can be changed. If that was not the intent of the parties then other estate planning arrangements should have been considered. This...

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Will and trust drawn up in Florida and person dies in California, which state governs the trust?

Yvette's answer | Answered on October 09, 2012

I agree with the answer provided by my colleague. Review the terms of the Trust to determine whether the choice of law provision is provided. ...

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Does filing for a short certificate send a red flag to the courts that a probate filing should occur?

Yvette's answer | Answered on October 01, 2012

I agree with my colleagues, When you obtain a short certificate, you have opened up the probate process and specific filing requirements would...

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I previously worked in a group home with intellectually disabled clients. What measures must I take for gaining POA?

Yvette's answer | Answered on October 01, 2012

A person must be competent in order to make a Power of Attorney. You have advised that "client is property of the government/state". Not sure...

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Married 28 years and not on the deed to our home in Easton, PA. We have a will leaving all to me, if I survive him.

Yvette's answer | Answered on September 25, 2012

I agree with my colleagues, the Will does leave the home to you AS LONG AS the Will is not changed. You do have an Elective Share right under the...

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Resident decendent of PA with POD bank and pension plans. Are these included and taxed on rev 1500.

Yvette's answer | Answered on September 20, 2012

Yes, these would be included on the inheritance tax form and, unless a spouse, taxes will be due.

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Who is responsible for Inheritance taxes on an estate in Pennsylvania (Estate or Beneficiaries)?

Yvette's answer | Answered on September 18, 2012

Generally, the Will provides whether the estate pays taxes. When there is no Will, the payment of taxes can (and apparently in your situation)...

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My sons father killed himself in 2010 without a will . he did have a wife and daughter is my son entitled to anything ?

Yvette's answer | Answered on September 17, 2012

When a person dies without a Will, the intestate law would apply. Based upon this law, any assets which were held in your son's father's name...

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Do I have to pay any tax on inheritance from a sale of a property in Md. and I am living in Pa.

Yvette's answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

As stated by my colleague, the inheritance tax is determined by the domicile of the decedent. You will want to consult with Maryland counsel...

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What does an executor do if the deceased had no assets beyond a run down house but thousands in bills

Yvette's answer | Answered on September 10, 2012

I agree with my colleague that more information is needed. Though the debts of the estate must be paid before anyone may inherit any assets, you...

Yvette E. Taylor-Hachoose's Answers (146)

If you and your spouse make a will. Your spouse dies first, can you change your will?

Will and trust drawn up in Florida and person dies in California, which state governs the trust?

Does filing for a short certificate send a red flag to the courts that a probate filing should occur?

I previously worked in a group home with intellectually disabled clients. What measures must I take for gaining POA?

Married 28 years and not on the deed to our home in Easton, PA. We have a will leaving all to me, if I survive him.

Resident decendent of PA with POD bank and pension plans. Are these included and taxed on rev 1500.

Who is responsible for Inheritance taxes on an estate in Pennsylvania (Estate or Beneficiaries)?

My sons father killed himself in 2010 without a will . he did have a wife and daughter is my son entitled to anything ?

Do I have to pay any tax on inheritance from a sale of a property in Md. and I am living in Pa.

What does an executor do if the deceased had no assets beyond a run down house but thousands in bills