I think there are a couple issues, but you can't really get a good answer here without knowing more about the situation. The client who receives...

Who needs to sign the deed of a property in a trust fund when it sells?

If the property is owned in the name of the trust, the trustee has to sign the deed. You need an attorney to assist you.

My father disinherited my brother/me. His will states that we are not his biological children. This is untrue. Can we contest?

You have to have an attorney read the will and provide context to be sure. However I would imagine that whether or not he acknowledges you are his...

I have a IRS lien. I and my 2 brothers own an investment property outright. If we sell will the IRS seize the proceeds?

As a first matter, the IRS will have had to flie a lien in the county where the real estate physically sits. If that was done, you will have your...

Do I need an Estate attorney to get my sister to accept her share of my mother's Estate? It's been 3 years.

I assume you mean that she has not signed off on an informal accounting/family settlement agreement? Or she just hasn't cashed the check? If she...

If I live in Florida but I own two IRA's in NJ, if I die will my heirs have to file probate and pay taxes in NJ?

The answer is no regarding probate/taxation in NJ. Assets such as accounts and IRAs are not taxed based on where the bank is or where the account...

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I am the executor of my Mother's will. The will states to leave the estate to myself and a brother. I do not believe it would

Its not your choice, so if your mother has a valid will you have to follow it if you are appointed executor. If the will did not control why even...

I don't necessarily agree with Mr. Whalen. Getting as large a reduction as you state is possible but usually only if it looks like the estate is...

If I prepare my own will, where can I find witnesses

I agree with Mr. Farr. Most attorneys won't help you with witnesses either b/c they don't want the liability. You'll have to find a notary and...

There is no requirement that I am aware of that an agent under a power of attorney be a US Citizen, although they probably need a Tax id. Trusts...