I got an inheritance tax form, but never received any inheritance

There are many unanswered questions about this...is it probate or non-probate property (what type of account is it)? Is there an executor, what is...

The renunciation does not mean you lose your rights as a beneficiary, it just means you aren't the administrator. Talk to your brother - get a a...

Ask your lawyer, that is why you have one. The answer though is that an accounting will need to be flied and approved by the court.

My Aunt died and left a Will. One of heirs died before her, but the will wasn't changed. What happens to that heir's portion?

A close look at the will is needed. Then a look at the intestacy or anti-lapse rules. I would seek the advice of an attorney - if you are not...

Generally speaking no. My guess would be that if someone is arguing that the beneficiary designation was made by someone who lacked capacity or...

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In a family trust, what does "all my right, title and interest in and to any real property together with all improvements mean?

That's legalese for: if I own this property and its been built on and/or between now and when I die I improve it (I build on the land or otherwise...

Does "all other property and assets" include life insurance and retirement accounts, regardless of a named beneficiary?

The clause in the will you refer to only speaks to "probate" assets - assets that pass under the will because they were owned solely by the...

I possess a two-sided will from my grandfather. Will the courts accept this?

Ms. Carter gives a good answer. The fact that a will has printing on both sides of the page probably doesn't matter if it meets the other...

If the mortgage is not affordable, can you use the funds from the trust to pay for it.

You don't give any detail...you are the beneficiary of a trust? What are the terms of the trust? Does it say you are entitled to "support and...

In NY who protects the assets of an estate like personal property until the executor is officially appointed?

No one really.