My husband passed away in May. Is it best for me to file taxes as married filing separate or still file married filing jointly ?

You can file either way. I would take your tax information to a CPA to run the return under both filing methods and see what is best.

Do I need a real estate attorney? How can I get authorized?

You need to become the administrator of the estate. If your mother died with no spouse and only children (or you are the only child) her estate...

Are inheritance taxes based on the estate's gross value or net value?

This is one case where you should speak to a Maryland attorney specifically. Inheritance tax varies from state to state. I am not a MD attorney...

What are the tax implications & requirements of cash gifts from foreign relatives?

You will not have to pay gift tax on the money as the recipient (Donee). You will likely have to report its existence. I would speak to a tax...

Beneficiary of annuity

Usually the beneficiary would contact the annuity provider to complete the claim paperwork. Do you know the company and that you are in fact a...

Successor trustees rights to have key to deceased parents mobile home in Nevada after sibling was evicted owing rent.

I doubt it - if the property is in the trust, the trustee should be treated like any owner and have full access. Contact an attorney to get them...

In some situations transferring a home to children could make sense, but they are rare instances. More than likely the better course would be to...

Can Non-Spouse IRA beneficiary leave traditional IRA in the deceased person’s name?

So you are saying the account owner passed away. The account had a beneficiary designation to a natural person - the natural person beneficiary is...

As a sole successor, trustee of widowed mother's Rev.Trust can I transfer money from Trust acct. to personal account?

If your mother still has capacity I don't think it would be a big issue to essentially transfer her own funds to her own account because she would...

What do i need to do to get power of attorney over my father? How much does it cost?

Whether or not your father can execute power of attorney documents (health, financial) depends on his competency. If he is not competent then he...