Is it correct that an estate disbursement can get taxed twice before it actually reaches a living person's hands?

I agree with Ms. Blair based on the facts you have presented. Changes to some of these facts would change the answer. You have to realize that the...

The answer is yes. It is most important however to have the estate handled properly with the advice and counsel of an experienced probate attorney...

What do I do.?

It sounds like the property is in Puerto Rico so you need to contact a lawyer in PR.

Can I sell my brothers house to my sister at half of the appraisal price. He had no will and I am executor of his estate

The answer is maybe. It is "maybe" because there is not enough information here to give you a good answer. You should do yourself a favor and hire...

Am I entitled to an accounting of my mothers estate if I am a benficiiary but not the executor ?

I agree with the other attorneys answers - it has been way too long which could come back to bite you. But you have options to find out information...

Can my mother open an estate in her daughters behalf.

I agree with the other attorneys who suggested she seek the services of a probate lawyer who should be able to easily assess the best path forward.

Who is considered the next of kin in ownership of mothers home purchased before marriage to my stepfather. Is it him or me?

I agree with Ms. Rabin. You'd have to look at the deed and the exact family situation and find out if there is a will or not for sure.

Any transaction involving real estate should be take very seriously. Both parties (buyer/seller) should have attorneys to assist them for a number...

Do we pay inheritance tax on money in a PA bank if the decedent lived in FL?

Inheritance tax is as to PA residents so the answer is no. However it is possible you may be asked to prove to the satisfaction of the PA dept of...

Non-probate assets are usually not counted but they could be. PA does not use a strict chart / % for executor's fees and many practitioners,...