In mother's will, her house goes to kids A, B, but with child A having a life estate. Is there gift tax if B gives up bequest?

Mr Axinn offers sound advice. If you meet the tests of a qualified disclaimer it has the impact of you being considered predeceased and it is not...

Someone please help. I need to know my rights. Internet research has led me nowhere. I dont want me, my mom and son homeless.

Mr Pouson offers sound advice. You need to immediately retain an estate litigation attorney to explore and discuss your legal options. You will...

Is there a way to protect my parents money if they want you to have it after they have passed on?

What you have described is called estate planning. They need to sit down with an estate planning attorney to discuss the issues. For more on...

I have a daughter that is 28 and mentally retarded her dad recently passed away and I do not have guardianship how do I do it

Mr Pippen offers sound advice. You cannot do this on your own; get an attorney who specializes in these type of guardianship matters. Make sure...

In Maryland what happens if someone dies with a will and the living spouse is the only named benificiary?

both attorneys offer sound advice. Just be aware that an asset may pop up that you were not aware of so probate may still be needed. Look at the...

Do I qualify to receive my fathers Pension?

Both attorneys offer sound advice. However, it seems hard to believe that there is no beneficiary of record. If so and there is a death benefit,...

Missouri, real estate,husband only name, he dies

The laws of intestate succession of MO will control the disposition of his assets that he owned in his on name. You need to consult with a MO...

Can a will executor transfer duties without everyone having to agree?

The executrix does not have the power to just give her powers to someone else. She can resign and then the successor executor named in the will...

What happen to a will if a person is found guilty of a crim and he kills him self , does everything he own go to the goverment ,

I also agree with Mr. Pippen. The will controls whatever was in the decedent's name. Debts, expenses of administration and creditor claims must...

Whoever is the executor/trix of the estate would be the one bringing the action. But you need to consider mom's feelings. You should sit down...