Can my brother who is executor of my Mom's will sell her house without first probating the will?

The other attorneys are correct. If the house was in just mom's name the will would have to be probated or at least an estate opened. If not, when...

Without seeing the document it is impossible to say for sure. However it is not uncommon for someone who forms an irrevocable trust to make it an...

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I can't tell you that the attorney will comply, but you can certainly ask. If the will has been probated, the probate record can be obtained by...

My father passed away and I;m trying to obtain his funds

You don't say where he resided when he passed, but if the amount in his estate is that small it would fall under a small estates procedure - you...

If you can't get compliance voluntarily you need to use the courts, that's what they are there for. Hire an attorney to compel the production and...

First off, the power of attorney ended at this death, although I imagine she is going to argue she is not writing checks as his agent but that he...

Typically IRAs do not have a spousal waiver requirement unless you are in a community property state. ERISA plans like 401ks do have spousal...

My brother and I inherited a house ten years ago. He has not given me a dime towards property taxes insurance, and major repair

The last step if things are not amicable is going to be a partition action where the court approves a sale and says you get reimbursed for your out...

I deal with this company regularly. It would be helpful to have a tax attorney to help walk you through the system. Did you work in NJ or live in...

Can i claim someone on my taxes that i didnt claim last year ?

If the requirements are met, you can claim the dependent, simple as that. Consult with a qualified CPA.