If you suspect embezzlement and/or foul play, you immediately need to hire an estate attorney who handles these matters. Time is of the essence...

How can I or my siblings sell our father's home without court involvement?

You have been ordered by court to follow certain procedures. It is simply not wise to ignore this order. Do what is required by court and you...

Can you help with a home sale issue related to Probate and deed?

If the property was titled in the brother's name at the moment of his death, then it is a probate asset. What this means is that the estate is the...

My brother passed away how long does it take to find out who he had listed as the beneficiary?

Sometimes it is as easy as calling the attorney for the estate to see who gets what. However, generally, a will needs to be presented to the court...

Attorney Kelly offers sound advice. Since this was a TOD account and your brother predeceased, then the shares would be paid to the estate, in...

Form 3520 applies to gifts of more than a $100,000 during a calendar year. Here is an excerpt from the filing instructions for Form 3520: "4. You...

These are truly difficult choices especially if there are significant assets owned by your father outside of the trust. In cases like these, you...

A properly signed will is hard to overturn. The usual grounds such as undue influence, duress, fraud are very hard to prove. Additionally, the...

Can I file as a single on my tax forms being legally separated and living in MD and spouse living in different state?

Yes, you can if you are in fact legally separated. You should also look at filing as head of household which may save you taxes, if you can meet...

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