We currently are part-owners to 3 properties in an Estate that has been probated but is not closed.

While the estate is in administration it must file a form 1041 to account for its financial activities. Any income that is paid to the...

My business partner didn't do the 'business part' agreed upon, stole from me, didn't pay taxes, maybe broke min.wage laws?

You have big problems here. All of them could have been prevented if you would have retained a lawyer. First, as a shareholder, you probably have...

Just got married and haven't filed taxes together yet, my husband has 3yrs not filed taxes, how to avoid joint liability?

The prior attorney offers sound advice. Just to repeat, you should not file jointly. You must file married filing separately to protect yourself...

WHo pays the Estate attorney?

Under the ethical rules for attorneys, no one at this cite can offer an opinion concerning the actions of currently retained attorneys. You need...

We are married and live in florida if one of us dies dose the other one get everything that is owned by both of us?

I agree with the prior attorney to a point. Using will subsitutes such as joint accounts and joint tenancy is a quick fix and is a poor substitute...

Settling of an estate with the value being around $200,000. Money being in home,accounts and bonds.

The prior attorney offers excellent advice. However, be aware that there is no usual fee. Attorneys charge for estates on either a percentage of...

If I die, can my wife keep the existing mortgage - she's on the deed but not the mortgage. Wouldn't want her to have to refi.

I agree with the prior attorney. Note, that from a legal liability and asset protection standpoint, you may not want her to be obligated on the...

Here are some of the basic rules for New Jersey executor fees. The fee based on an income compenent and on the size of the probate estate. Income...

Is an executor required to post bond in NJ?

Generally, if there is a will where an executor is named, the document usually waives bond. This is perfectly acceptable to do in a will. If you...

How to find out if there is another will

If she is still alive, you can ask her about it. If she has died, you can check her home and papers to see if it is there. If someone else is in...