How common is a Trust Protector? When and what for is it needed?

I agree that the beneficiaries need to get together with a lawyer and decide if a change of trustee is needed. NY law may specify but typically a...

Family Estate with no will, nothing in writing?

Sounds as if it turns on if the deed adding the children was legitimate - if it was it was the business of those siblings only as to what they...

How do I establish guardianship over my biological child for insurance purposes in the state of Texas?

When property goes to a minor it is quite common that a guardian of the minor's property needs to be appointed. Most insurance policies allow for...

If you are a beneficiary you are entitled to information (and your share). If the will has been probated it would be public record. However if...

While creating my will, If I establish an irrevocable trust for my IRA to go to my children , can I still have use of $ ?

You would typically maintain your IRA as it is (meaning you would continue to control it while you are alive as normal). You can have provisions in...

How do you file an inheritance tax form based on 1980 information?

The death was in 1980 and you have to file now? You do your best - but you hire a professional to help you. I can tell you that for things like...

How do you compel a beneficiary to release Executor and accept disbursement? Is a formal accounting required? Is a CPA required?

If you cannot get a beneficiary to accept an informal account and sign the release then you would have to file a formal account. You could have a...

Do we have to pay inheritance tax on this property?

Yes that is true. I would say you need to get some assistance with handling her estate to make sure things are done properly.

Is my vacation home in NYS subject to NJ estate tax?

It is not subject to NJ estate tax (although the rest of your real estate in NJ and other assets if you live in NJ would be). NY estate tax would...

What can I do about my deceased husband being sued for unpaid property tax?

You don't say if you've ever opened an estate for him. If the property is just in his name the estate will have to be probated for it to be moved...