In addition to what was already said: "Can an executor hold up distribution?" Yes. Should they? No. You have to decide at what point you make a...

If a second mortgage has NOT been satisfied. Can the kids of the deceased parents be able to sell the house?

Firstly, I would guess at least one of the parents estates would need to be open. Liens or mortgages have to be paid off at closing so the house...

What is my responsibility to creditors for sisters estate if it is insolvent and court clerk said not to go through probate?

Have you been appointed as executor or not? The debts are debts of the estate. If you are not the appointed executor you are not liable. You...

I'd like to see how they have a lien against the trust. A lawyer would have to know more about the trust you mention to know if it is subject to...

Can a "ex-spouse" (divorced) from deceased, obtain assets of deceased if there are no heirs or Will?

No, an ex-spouse is akin to a stranger so would have no inheritance rights unless the decedent had a will (post divorce) giving the person...

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My father left his house to my sister and myself. The house is still in his name and now my sister has passed without a will

Someone has to open the probates for your father and your sister. If you and your sister survived your father and he had a valid will (that's a...

The answer to that question is "it depends." If you are the executor you should have legal advice from an attorney to determine if there is...

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Do I report my HSA contribution if it has been taxed already?

Your question really does not make sense - your W2 that comes from your employer, which also controls the HSA, should have a calculation of your...

Offer in Compromise - any tips based on experience? Their worksheet says I can offer $0. Will that work?

The IRS doesn't give a damn about 7 or 700 dollars. Once you are at that point if you have filled our the forms and filed the documents properly...

Death in the family

The other attorneys gave you good answers. At some point if he owned assets (in his own name - probate assets) and someone wants those assets the...