Death and Tax Lien

This is a very difficult issue with no clear answer. Generally, the probate estate is responsible for the debts of a decedent. Here the IRA is...

If I remarry what happens to my deceased wifes missouri state teachers retirement fund payment?

This answer can vary widely depending on how this retirement fund is structured. It may be that if you are the beneficiary it will be paid to you...

Can children override spouse

Well it is too late for your mom to have him draft a simple will that would have disinherited these children. This is just another example of...

My sister passed away in pennsylvania--she had no will-what do i need to do to close her estate

First, a POA, even a durable POA, lapses at the death of the maker. Second, is she has no will then the next of kin can go to the Register of...

Can the Executor of the will make the kids sell the property?

If an estate has a lot of expenses, debts and taxes to pay, this can result in beneficiaries not getting what the will or trust provides for them. ...

Yes you can stop paying on the mortgage and let it go into foreclosure; or as the prior attorney stated the bank may simply take back the deed in...

Father just passed away **WHY** does a dead man need to file a tax return ??

The reason why you need to file is because the IRS requires decedent's to report their income for the final year of their life. So, an income tax...

If an estate was probated by deception, is it an estate attorney who would be needed to handle an investigation?

You have just graphically described the reason that laws have statute of limitations. This matter is just too old to pursue; save yourself some...

My employer hasnt been takin taxes out of my pay checks

The law requires you to report this income regardless of whether the employer withheld. You will be subject to both income tax and social security...

Father just passed away -(w/ me as Trustee) Does anyone need to file IRS tax return ?

An income tax return for your dad is required for the period 1/1/09 to date of death in December. That return will include all income he earned to...