If Romney were to repeal the estate tax but perserve the gift tax of 35% would that gift tax affect estate inheritances?

Mr Frederick gives clarity here. The law in 2013 will result in lower exemptions and higher rates UNLESS the law is changed by Congress and the...

How do I gain possession of my mothers house that she wanted me to have when she died with no will and my father has remarried?

You mother's failute to protect you has left you with no recourse. If the house is now in your dad's name and he has a will that does not provide...

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What are the differences in A.) The farmland my mother owned in ND going through probate, B.) using a ND estate #

You are really confused. No one can act for an estate unless the have been appointed by the court as an executor/trix, where there is a will. ...

Both attorney offer sound advice. But the fee is designed to compensate for services actually rendered so if you feel strongly about this maybe a...

If a man has 2 children, assets as in property cars, etc. he marries at age 85. If he passed, how does his property get split.

Mr Johnson offers a comprehensive answer. The point here is that if your dad wants to protect his children's inheritance and keeep assets in the...

How do I file a Certificate of Notice and how can I tell if probate is complete?

You have violated the probate rules by making distributions to your mom when debts exist and no taxes have been paid. You have personal exposure...

How will the division be made? How the valuation would be doneon property? how does valuation happen on site(joint account)

As Mr. Boykin suggested this is an estate planning matter. You must sit down with an experienced estate planning attorney in your area who can set...

What are my options concerning a will or probate court.

Mr Frederick offers sound advice. As to finding out if a will exists, you need to go to the register of wills in the county where the grandfather...

If charities are listed under "PECUINARY GIFTS" >(#7)...WHY WOULD THEY END UP GETTING 1/2 OF THE RESIDUARY WHERE THEY ARE NOT...

Based on your facts they would not be entitled to the residuary if not so named. Have an estates attorney review the language. Hope this helps....

How do i move into my hdfc jtwros apt now soley occupied by other shareholders spouse ? absent shareholder now in nursing home.

Mr Marra offers sound advice. The only thing to add would be that you may want to talk with a real estate attorney BEFORE you take any...