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Does a beneficiary form on an IRA always overrule a will?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 29, 2016

The general "black letter" rule is that the beneficiary form controls. There are some very very limited cases where that has not been the case but...

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Is there inheritance tax on an insolvent estate

Steven's answer | Answered on December 28, 2016

I agree with Mr. Whalen - based on the facts you state the answer is no. The bigger issue is what are you going to do with the house and how are...

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Applying for an Employer Identification Number at IRS. gov

Steven's answer | Answered on December 28, 2016

I've noticed that as well - it is a glitch of the system. I don't believe it to be a substantive issue as far as you're concerned. However I would...

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Would i get in trouble if I transfer money thats in a trust and i am the trust into a personal account of mine.

Steven's answer | Answered on December 28, 2016

There appear to be many facts that are involved and many that are left out. This is not a good forum to get an actual answer to this type of...

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Can I sue walmart or the pharmacuticle company they buy from

Steven's answer | Answered on December 23, 2016

You sound like you have a possible personal injury claim - contact a personal injury attorney.

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How do I recoup the tax payments made on my deceased Grandmother's home after it was sold by another family member without my kn

Steven's answer | Answered on December 23, 2016

It sounds like the house is in an estate and was sold. It is not clear if you are an heir/beneficiary to the estate. Even if you are not an...

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What can I do when my sister changes executor and POA from me to her

Steven's answer | Answered on December 23, 2016

Since it appears the underlying issue you are pointing to is possible elder abuse I would retain an attorney to advise you about whether you should...

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What is needs to be done with the deed of my deceased parents home that I have inherited

Steven's answer | Answered on December 23, 2016

Typically under the facts you describe an executor' deed would be drafted to transfer the house from the estate to the three beneficiaries, unless...

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The inheritance has not been divided equally as said in my mothers will before she died and my father is still alive.

Steven's answer | Answered on December 23, 2016

I would agree with Mr. Martinson - if the assets passed to your father he can do what he wants with them. The exception would be if they passed to...

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I need somone to handle all communication between myself (trustee) and my father (beneficiary).

Steven's answer | Answered on December 22, 2016

A trustee may certainly (usually should) hire an attorney to represent them, yes. It would normally be an expense of the trust.