As usual I agree with Ms. Stewart. I had a similar story where a judge said "do you really expect me to sit here and look at your oriental rugs? I...

My father died 2 years ago . I've been living in his house since and making payments on mortgage . I am executor of estate.

Well- she can't sign the deed if she is not the executor but she could try to remove you as executor and replace you. One way or the other you have...

Will I owe taxes on forgiven debt after a deed in lieu?

If you meet the insolvency rules then no, but if not, you will owe. Make sure you see a good qualified CPA if /when you get the 1099C.

Can I undo and adult adoption

I don't think so. When parents are neglectful their parental rights can be terminated but your situation is different. A properly drafted estate...

How do I get executor of will to probate will? Been waiting 11 years.

Oh boy....why did you wait so long? Run, don't walk, to an attorney to see if there is anything you can do to move things forward.

In N.J. if you are over75 and inherit property from a first cousin do you have to pay inheritance tax.

Doesn't matter that the person inheriting is over 75. Inheritance tax to a cousin is "Class D" which is 15% for the first 700K, then 16% over...

Friend's mother passed away without leaving a will; she financed a car, and the bank says they need proof she is the executor.

When someone dies and has an estate (everyone does) if the have a will the person who represents the estate (personal representative) is called the...

Would i be able to get information about my fathers will from his lawyer? i would like to know if he updated it.

Your father is still alive so the lawyer works for your father or at least has a duty of confidentiality. He can change his will at any time and...

Does the state of Colorado have a statute that states an adopted child is not entitled to a portion of their biological Father?

I am not an attorney in CO, however, I believe that the rules on this are similar in most states. I invite a CO attorney to chime in. This is a...

What steps do I take to claim unclaimed properties? Or how do I obtain someone to assist me with filing claims?

Since it probably involves open an estate you should probably speak to a lawyer that handles probate / estate administration.