Is deceased estate obligated to pay outstanding liens and or medical bills once property is sold; property value approx $50,000

As my mentor once said, probate is a lawsuit you file against yourself for the benefit of your creditors. Estate debts (those of the deceased...

How long can I extend the income tax filing? Is there any prison for not filing?

I would simply echo Mr. Cappuccio's answer. For personal income taxes you can only extend 6 months but that does not relieve the need to pay. ...

My aunt left a will for all her siblings to inherit her house. She passed away 2 months ago and the house was sold for $1.4M.

It really depends on the situation - there are circumstances where the estate has to wait for tax clearances (usually inheritance tax and/or estate...

If you tear a will in half does that mean it's void.

Generally speaking, tearing up a will is considered a revocation of the will - that is predicated on the fact that there is only one original will...

Can the IRS still attempt to collect back taxes from 2003

Ms. Grace who answered is correct about the law. I will say that in many cases taxpayers have for one reason or another extended the statute. If...

Distribution of assets after death when no will is written before death?

While there are many factors involved - chiefly how he owns these properties or any other assets - if he has no will the estate would be divided...

Question regarding settling an estsate

Hopefully he will come around and settle things amicably - most estate in PA are settled "informally" by what is called family settlement...

How is the best way to move a very large trust fun from England to the USA? Must be legal.. Need information

You need the advice of attorneys both in the UK and US before even considering such a thing. It may or may not even be a good idea. I think you...

A codicil needs to be executed with the same formalities as a will. As long as you have the requisite mental capacity you can change your will.

Is it illegal for a family member to deposit your taxes in their account after being told a paper check would be mailed to you?

The only person who should receive and deposit a tax refund check is the taxpayer herself. End of story, otherwise there is something improper...