Father died,,,sister inherits house we both live in,sister has no income to pay gas,elec taxes etc. she refuses to add me to

If this is the case there is no reason to keep paying for the upkeep. Tell her you will not keep paying if she does not transfer 1/2 of the...

My mother died intestate in NYC in Jan.2012. We received notice that my sister became the administrator. Without our knowledge.

Mr. Brophy offers sound advice. Address these matters with your attorney and hopefully this attorney is a probate litigation attorney.

My dad died in 2011.He had a life estate with me on the deed since 1998.I sold his home this year and was wondering about

Mr Snell nails this question. Under Section 2036 of the Internal Revenue Code, the real estate is included in his taxable estate so you get a step...

I received checks made out to the estate of my husband. The checks vary from $40 to $500. There's no will and no estate.

Ms Goldstein offers sound advice. If you cannot do this as there are more assets or other complications, you would be well served to give her a call.

I had a child from an affair. The father has since passed away several years ago. Can I seek To obtain anything from his estat

Mr Fortenberry offers sound advice. You need to meet with an estate litigation attorney to get specific advice and a conclusive answer.

Both attorneys offer sound advice. Many estates attorneys are recommending taking advantage of this excess exemption oppurtunity and think that...

Mr Frederick offers sound advice. Basically, when a person dies a final income tax return for the last year of his life must be filed. IThe...

For tax purposes, how are funds from a special needs trust to the beneficiary treated?

Mr Daymude offers sound advice. You will have to file a Form 1041 that reflects all the income the trust receives. There is a concept callled DNI...

We are thinking of buying a house for my 17 year old out of her UTMA account, but we are not sure how best to proceed.

This sounds like a bad plan to me for many practical, financial and family reasons. Get with a tax ore estates attorney to discuss these ideas in...

What can I legally do when brother not paying his half of taxes on Ohio property that is deeded in his and my name?

The reality is that in most cases these are unworkable and problematic arrangements. Your best bet is to buy out his interest or have him buy you...