My father's will was entered into probate on 1/18/11, with my brother being executor. My 2 sisters agreed not to contest the wil

The prior attorney offers sound advice and raises many issues. The bottom line here is that this whole thing just smells bad. For example, why...

Beneficiary to Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits?

The surviving spouse has no right to change any beneficiary designation of the decedent. At the decedent's death, the beneficiary designation is...

How do you remove an estate executor if the executor is also a beneficiary?

You need to retain a litigation estates attorney to protect your interests and to help you administer this estate. I presume that the two of you...

It states in my fathers Durable POA that if a guardian should be needed I should be appointed. How do I know if it's necessary?

If you can not get control of his finances through the use of a DPOA, then you may need to seek a formal guardianship through the courts. You...

My husband passed away there is a lien on our property against him. My name is also on the property. Can i have the lien removed

The lien is still on the property even with the change in ownership. You will have to pay the debt to get clear title. Remember, if you tried to...

The annuity would be part of the taxable estate, even though it is not part of this probate estate. As such it is taxable for PA Inheritance...

Can my brother evict me from my mom's house?

You have left out some important facts. Is mom still alive but no longer competent. Has she died and Is your brother acting as the executor of...

My parent died 2 months ago in NJ. Brother has advised that he is executor but refuses to provide copy of will. He says

This seems a little slow but not outrageous. In any event, you should retain your own estates attorney to review any documentation you receive and...

When you change from a C-corp to an S-corp do you have to change your EIN?

The second attorney offers sound advice. You can elect S status by filing the Form 2553 within the first 75 days of the taxable year for it to be...

My 23 yr old graduated last May, 2010, works part time . Can I claim him as dependent for tax year 2010 ?

I disagree with the prior attorney. Your son may still qualify as a student. In the same publication cited by the prior attorney, Student is...