Can a estate not have to pay a state estate tax if the person has lived overseas for at least 15 years?

Both attorneys offer sound advice. Here is the problem. States are very agressive about people being subject to tax unless they have renounced...

Dad's will: Only beneficiary/living child, me. My name is jointly on everything, and all is paid off. What happens w/probate?

There is no probate if all assets are owned jointly.

Can nursing homes go after a persons money if it is in a trust and the trustee is someone else ?

Mr Frederick covers it all. The point here is that the facts, circumstances and the trust document needs to be reviewed by an elder law attorney...

Estate closed in five months?

This is a factually driven question. It all depends on the facts. Get yourself an estate litigation attorney to go over the specifics and to see...

What is the procedure of having my mother's home and property signed over to another family member to protect her from losing it

You have waited too long to plan here due to the 5 year medicaid rule. Having said that each state has their own rules so you need to meet with an...

If I received money from my parents estate, and I used that money to buy a house, is that money split between both parties?

Mr Huddleston offers sound advice. The point here is that if you have kept the inheritance separate and it was not commingled with your spouse she...

I have 5 rental properties. due to health issues these properties are at risk of defaulting. the problem is my personal home is

Mr Huddleston offers sound advice and there is not much to add. However, if you have 5 rental units and default is a risk perhaps you put one up...

Do not consider this for one minute. It is a huge mistake. Both attorneys offer sound advice and you need to have some estate planning done here....

What is meant by "...in the special manner provided by law, and by two witnesses"

Stop, just stop making a mess for your family. Get a trained estate attorney to do this right. You are doing what will result in lawsuits, family...

I understand any withdrawls from my inherited IRA are taxable. If I gift any of those funds can I reduce my income by that sum

I think you have posed this question many times and the law has not changed since your last post. There is no tax deduction for gifts made to...