Does the student loan lender have the right to come after my estate if my loans are not paid when I die?

The general answer is, it depends. Certain loans, like any other type of debt, are debts of your estate while certain types of loans are forgiven....

Sounds like a tough situation. You need to do exactly what you say: Compel your brother to probate the will. You could also simply apply for...

Is city tax supposed to be withheld from your income?

It is not uncommon for some local taxes to not be withheld by certain employers. You are still responsible for paying your taxes and you should...

Can it be challenged? Yes. Will you win? Who knows. If it enough money to be worth it and you truly believe in your case you should see a...

Can I add to my will that my husband be allowed to reside in the home? Should I list my now-adult kids as the benefactors?

There is a proper way to do this and so far you have not done it the proper way so go see an estate planning attorney to assist you so you get it...

What happens to my mothers share of what her aunt left her?

It depends what the will says. If your mother had outlived the aunt it would very likely have gone to your mother's estate. Since she did not...

What are some of the possible ways, if any, to give a child some money between $28,000 and $1 million in a single year tax free?

They can give the child as much as they want in a single year, it may be simply that for a gift of that amount they must report the gift on a...

Is it possible to file a claim for damages due to preparer misconduct? Can I do anything besides file a complaint with the IRS?

Not sure what sort of complaint you could file with the IRS. Your remedy could perhaps be a professional malpractice claim but that would likely...

What else can I do in order to get the deed changed into my name ?

Your question is a bit confusing because you say your brother is executor...do you mean trustee? And you are the executor? I would say you need...

In an attorney's retainer to handle 2 estates, (1 in NY& 1 in FL) is it ok to have 1 retainer for both estates?

Is your issue the amount or just how it is held? I would have two separate fee agreements (1 for each estate) and most attorneys I would think...