Is a Fed Tax I.D. number mandatory for an irrevocable trust ? If revocable A/B is split the "B" trust must have it's own Tax #?

The answers given to you by the other attorneys are correct. An irrevocable trust must have a TAX ID number.

What is a W9 form for

A W9 form is what is used when someone asks you to provide your SS or tax ID # and basically to swear it is your number. It is nothing to be afraid...

Does a person that is named executrix in a will have any authority if the will is never probated.

The other attorneys gave you good answers - the executor is not actually the executor until they are appointed by the probate court/office.

Rejected Settlement Payment

This question is not clear at all. Try to explain more and restate your question.

I do not practice law in your state and I am not clear on exactly your question based on how it is written but I believe you are referring to a...

Since the power of attorney ceased at her death, you cannot as you do not have the legal right to do so. She has an estate so the estate can...

What is the deadline for an oil company to generate K-1 forms to recipients of oil royalties.

I often see these K-1s come as late as March. You may very well have to go on extension - but remember an extension is an extension of the time...

What kind of lawyer do I need to use?

If your Dad owed a legitimate debt at his death (and assuming your Mother did not join him in the obligation) the estate of your Dad is responsible...

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How to obtain property insurance information on intestate properties

While it is wise to insure them for the building/contents, if the PR fails to insure the property that is a breach of fiduciary duty and he is...

In Arkansas, does a probate attorney always only represent the estate personal rep?

I believe the law to be essentially the same on this in all states - the attorney for the executor represents the executor and has no duty to the...