Inheritance tax amount owed on a home I shared with exinlaws

Hello ... From your question, I am assuming you inherited something from your parents-in-law. There is no 5% tax (I am assuming you mean 4...

As a spouse, can I contest a will?

Hello ... my condolences ... Although you can contest the Will, there is another avenue. The proper term you are looking for is called the...

Does the executor of a will have the right to take what ever possessions from estate when will states shared equally

Hello ... I could not agree with my fellow Attorney Taylor-Hachoose's advice more. I cannot emphasize your need to consult with an...

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

Hello ... My condolences. Unfortunately these types of situations occur more frequently than anyone would think that they do. I would...

What course of action can I take if none of the financial institutions respond to my court-appointed Letters of Administration?

Hello ... Unfortunately - it's not the Court's duty to enforce them - it is your duty. I would suggest consulting an attorney - this whole...

Hello ... My condolences ... you have a very difficult issue there. If he doesn't understand what he is doing, then it cannot be done. Having...

My mother passed away in May of 2009. My brother, as executor, still has not properly fulfilled his duties.

Hello ... my condolences. From your brief explanation you provided, I can tell you that none of this behavior is satisfactory by any...

How to get a will settled?

Hello ... My condolences ... As stated, there are procedures to Compel a Production of a Will ... However, it seems that (as he passed away in...

Hello ... There is no requirement that pages be initialized at all ... I never have clients do that ... There are many other ways to ensure that a...

Can/should law firm specializing in estate planning act as executor as well?

Hello ... No - it is not a conflict of interest to do so. However, your question has many facets to it, and a plethora of issues can arise. ...