What are the pros and cons of transferring my home inti my daughters name now thereby avoiding inheritance tax in pennsylvania?

The prior attorney offers sound advice. By gifting the property your daughter takes a carryover basis in the property and not a stepped up basis...

Transfer of a tenancy in common after death

Since you are not asking another attorney to give an opinion as to another lawyers conduct, attorney can ethically give you general information. ...

How much in legal fees for having a firm assist in the selling process for a small insurance agency that is worth about $500+?

For transactional services, attorneys generally charge on an hourly basis. The hourly rate is usually set based on experience, expertise,...

Investment question

The prior attorney offers some good insights and questions to consider. Here is a more blunt assessment. Minority owners often create problems. ...

A durable power of attorney allows for the power holder to act when the maker becomes disabled. A general power of attorney lapses at the moment...

My husband recently inherited a farm and owns 25%. If his siblings do not want to buy him out. What are his options?

He can file a partition action to force the issue. He needs to retain an estates or real estate lawyer to assist him. Hope this helps. If you...

Can my fiance claim me and my 18 & 20 year old children on my taxes?

I disagree with the prior attorney's response. There is something called a "qualifying relative" under Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code...

My father just died leaving credit card debt and took a home equity loan out on the house. My mom has been left with nothing

Sadly, debts must be paid before beneficiaries receive anything from an estate. In your situation, the credit card debt and the equity loan must...

Can I file my own summary of administration form ? after my mother passed I kept paying the house insurance.

The prior attorney offers sound advice. A long shot would be to call the insurance company to ask them if you could return the check and have it...

Cost of trust administration--too high?

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