Can daughters get fair share?

If the dad had a valid will and the son survived him (he did), the son's share vested or in other words became his entirely. So whatever went to...

If there is an executer named on a will does that mean the only surviving son has no say in anything?

If there is an executor, that person has the duty of carrying out the wishes as stated in the will. If the will does not speak to an issue, state...

Can I sue the State of NJ over overpaid Estate Taxes

The person filing the return would have to make a claim for refund. There are statute of limitations issues involved. I'm curious what you are...

If she is executor she can prohibit you from entering the house. She cannot however keep information from you indefinitely, if you are a...

It certainly is illegal. If I were you, since your marriage doesn't not seem to include openness and sharing, contact the IRS for copies of your...

What type of attorney do I need?

A probate or estate administration attorney. The primary location sounds like it woudl be Missouri (in the county where husband resided).

When a deed states "as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship" does that property need to be probated?

As the other attorneys have properly stated this is a form of ownership that does not require probate. If there are other assets in her name alone...

I got aletter from court granting decree of administration. At the bottom of letter it states a bond be posted, what to do next

A surety bond is basically like an insurance policy for the estate to make sure you do what you are supposed to do (pay creditors, pay...

I have a collection of poetry written by my mom's uncle who died years ago

I would agree this is very interesting. I think a few basic things are probably true - the works are a part of his estate, and his estate's heirs...

Laws on gifts given in a year,......is it jan-jan calendar year??

It's calendar year. So if a person decided to start gifting they could give on 12/31/14, then 1/1/15, but not again until 1/1/16.