A trust is being set up for me as I am inheriting money from my late father . what rules will be set for use of that money?

The trust document would have to reviewed to determine what the terms of the trust are. No one here could be able to give you any answer without...

Depending on the will (if there is one) the inheritance taxes may be paid by the estate or by the recipients. If the will does not direct inh tax...

How should I file my taxes for 2014 after a divorce?

The rule is that if you are not married as of the end of the year, you would file single or head of household if you qualify.

My grandmother has a will but there is no mention of her house in the will, what happens to her house?

If property (of any type) is mentioned specifically it goes to whom the will says. For property not mentioned, most wills have (or should have) a...

My father was recieving a trust and passed away, how does the trust get released?

You appear to have two issues: 1. Who are the beneficiaries for the remaining trust property? That will be clear (hopefully) from the document. 2.)...

How limited is a Trust and estate attorney when it comes to working other states?

An attorney can only practice law in the state(s) he/she is licensed in. Usually the estate planning of a client is based on their state of...

In Pennsylvania, when filing for Durable Power of Attorney, is the document filed at the courthouse?

A durable power of attorney is in some cases recorded with the recorder of deeds office if there is or is going to be a transaction involving real...

I have been named the Executrix and Beneficiary of my best friend's will and Life Insurance.

If she uses competent advice she can do what ever she wishes. There are methods for preventing or minimizing the effects of challenges to her...

It is certainly possible that if you made a prohibited transfer you would be subject to a penalty for those transfers that would delay your...

Do probate judges look at liens or debts of heirs of an estate before distributing inheritance.

They can check, but that is not their problem, it is yours unfortunately.