Is it a common and advisable practice to have a husband + wife serve as co-executors of a family members large complex estate ?

I don't think there is anything wrong with it - although if I had a client making a will where they named two married people as co-exexutors I...

People who die without a wil

You can look at state unclaimed property websites. If you google unclaimed property you'll find lots of info. You can also look at the probate...

My ex wants to file my kids for taxes but they live with me and I provide for them does he have a right to claim them

Assuming there is no current court order it sounds as though you are entitled to claim them. If he is trying to modify that he has a right to try...

Tax sent to IRS was returned by USPS due to shortage of postage

If there is not appropriate postage, it will not be postmarked. It is your responsibility to use the right amount of postage. You can try to...

My father was adopted is he able to receive distribution of property from adoptive parents after their death?

I agree with the other attorneys - adopted children are legally the same as biological children (in some cases this can differ if adopted as an...

What are my rights as an heir to my mothers estate

If you are a beneficiary (beneficiary under a will, or an heir-at-law if no will) you are entitled to an accounting of the estate - basically...

What kind of lawyer would I hire to challenge the actions of the co-executor of my mothers estate

Estate administration or probate litigation attorney...many lawyers who handle estate planning and administration do this type of work but not all.

Question about grandchildren inheriting from grandparent.

I think it will be much easier for you to just sit down with an attorney. The will would indicate what happens if there is a predeceased child (if...

I agree with Mr. Rahn. I also don't agree on this depreciation argument. The house apparently is to be deeded out to each of you so you each own...

According to the trust agreement, a certain percentage of the estate is due to be distributed to me because I just turned thirty

Having a proper inventory is your right as a beneficiary - a lot of this information can be gleaned from the tax returns you reference. It always...