Why are not seeing these things? Because they do not know what they are doing and are wrong. However I would say it is quite premature to be...

I agree that it certainly sounds like you'll have to open the estate. I also think it is very likely you are overestimating the cost of probate so...

While the immigration/visa status is relevant, the answer is pretty much the same as I would give anyone: Sit down with an estate planning attorney...

The short answer is I would engage with an attorney who can prepare the inheritance tax return. Most of us who answer questions like this will...

Would need more information - the language probably has more detail than that speaking to the issue of what 'fund' of money is used to pay death...

Under normal circumstances the account that is joint with survivorship would pass to the surviving joint tenant at your mother's death. She is...

If your father died with no will (and was married to your stepmother at his death) then your father's estate would be divided between his wife...

Your facts are a bit confusing but the bottom line is: once you figure out the family tree you will need renunciations from the other heirs (who...

Well, you would probably be able to move in if you pay off the mortgage! Although I don't know if that is easily doable for you or not.

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As a first matter you need an attorney for the various aspects of this case. If you enter into an agreement while Agent under POA the agreement is...