I have JTWROS bank, CD, and other accounts with my 2 parents. If I die first, do my parents have to pay 4.5% PA tax on my 1/3?

In most cases, such arrangement would result in an inheriance tax if you died first. Setting up a trust would avoid probate and if you are named...

Surviving Spouse doesn't want to reveal and probate will?

You must face the hard reality that you are in a legal fight and you need an estates attorney to assist you. Retainers are required in such...

My grandmother died this year. How can I find out about her will and estate?

The will is a matter of public record. Go to the Register of Wills in Indiana County. A trust however is not probated so it would not be...

In PA, heir-1 dies after the decedent and before estate is settled, is estate double taxed from heir-1 to heir-2?

Also, if the will has a conditional survivorship and the beneficiary failled to meet it, then there would be no second tax. For example, if the...

Regarding adding my brother to the title on my home that is fully paid for.

Both attorneys offer sound advice. This is not a good idea generally. Once you put his name on the deed you have made a completed gift to him. ...

Both attorneys offer sound advice. To get a conclusive answer have the document reviewed by an estates attorney. Anything less than that is...

Legality of the will...

These type of questions indicate you are out of your league in this area. Get an expert to have the will dreafted. You need legal traning and...

How do I get a will certified in probate court in the state of Missouri

Both MO attorneys offer sound advice. You should call either of them or both of them to assist you in this process. Do not try to do this on your...

Us taxes to be paid on inheritance from Canada

Inheritances are not taxable income to the beneficiary under Section 102 of the Inthernal Revenue Code.

Can an estate executor be easily removed for letting real estate be sold for delinquent taxes for two years

Mr Frederick is correct here. It all depends on the liquidity of the estate and the overall facts. This could have been a good or bad decision...