Is the beneficiary of a bank account liable to pay taxes?

It depends on the exact situation, but as a general rule those who receive an asset via a will or beneficiary designation or joint ownership at...

My mother left me one dollar, will it be sent to me?

If you are the beneficiary of a will you are entitled to notice. If the will is honored you should get your 100 cents somehow. I assume there is...

I would like to know if we can sell the house left to us by my mother if all eight shareholders are not in agreement to sell.

Since the property/probate is in NC you need to get an attorney in NC. The court will have to "bless" the sale in some fashion. If someone is...

My mom has alheimers..unable to speak for herself or sign anything, will the judge give me POA over her? If they see she cannot

If there is no current/valid power of attorney, you will need to apply to a court to have a guardianship proceeding started. If everyone is in...

What to do if my brother passed away relatives close to him say he wanted my daughter (a minor) to have his estate.

Well if any assets pass to the son via the will, the son will have to probate the will, at which time it will become public record. You could then...

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How can I obtain a copy of my mother's Revocable Trust?

If you are not a beneficiary you may not be entitled to a copy. You may want to hire an attorney to review your situation and rights. The fact...

Are estate planning documents valid in Pennsylvania when the lawyer who prepared them also notarized them?

The notarization issue is okay, although I always have a separate notary. The spouse witnessing is uncommon and generally frowned upon. I always...

I'm a young person that just inherited a lot of money...now what?

Be smart and proactive like it sounds you are - get your own lawyer(s) and planners. If the sum is that large I find it hard to believe you will...

How to protect my inheritance.

You need legal advice which you cannot get here to do this right. There is certainly an argument that if you put it into a joint living trust...

I just need someone to help me understand power of attorney for my specific issue

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