What can I do. My attorney so far has taken 4years to do simple probate.

Fire him and hire a new lawyer? If you are the executor you have a choice.

My daughter is age 44 and a beneficiary in my will. Can she be the executor?

She can. There is no prohibition on an beneficiary being the executor and in fact it is quite common. When there is an executor named in a will,...

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Income tax?

This question does not make sense See a CPA if you have an income tax question or provide more detail.

Could son over ride executor Wife to become administrator of will due to wife's refusal to come make medical decisions?

I don't think a perceived lack of compassion will amount to much. Perhaps if she does a poor job someone else could be executor / administrator...

I am trying to get my daughter survival benefits from her dad that passed away before she was born. Her grandmother doesn't

You should see a lawyer that deals with social security. While I believe if it can be proven that he is the father, the survivor benefits would be...

Of course the only parties who are involved can make a deal. The courts are not going to force them to accept 50/50 if they agree otherwise.

Nothing for you, the donor (giver) has to file a gift tax return. This is for federal purposes.

Does the beneficiary need to change ownership to them self if they plan to collect the death benefit on the policy?

More than likely, if the insured person has died, there is a beneficiary. That beneficiary needs to prove the person died (death certificate) and...

Estate law-proof of relationship for executor of the will

If there is a will, typically to be named the executor, if you are the named executor in the will, you need only show ID (local driver's license)...

Does my mother's will cover the scenario if both her children are deceased at time of her death ?

YOu should have the will reviewed by an attorney. It is quire likely the residuary clause ("everything else") has a clause regarding predeceased...