The short answer is that yes you can pay tax on what you received without doing the rest. I think many of the attorneys here on the forum can help...

It is pretty much impossible to advise you online in a situation like this - number one because we don't have all the facts and number two because...

If you are not on the deed, meaning she died owning the house just herself, then who the house goes to in terms of ownership depends on if she had...

I would advise speaking to an attorney - would have to see how long ago this happened and determine - 1.) if you have a claim, 2.) if you can...

You mention trusts, and then a will so I would assume the trusts arise after his death as a part of his will (a testamentary trust)? Trusts can...

That's a lot of heirs! You would have to file a petition; if the hold out heirs don't respond you'll probably still get what you want but it will...

Can you? Yes. Should you? Probably not, at least not yet. I think the bigger question is have you done the things you are supposed to do as...

You may very well not need to do anything and in fact it may be much smarter not to. However I would advise you to consult with an attorney to make...

I am not sure what you mean by "go with you" - but I think you are free to hire an attorney to represent and protect your interests as a...

The attorney you reference - is this the attorney for the executor? Sounds like you need to hire an attorney to begin a removal proceeding...