I am named as an executrix on my deceased mother's will. I have decided to decline the executor ship.

Depending on where in the process you are you can decline by "renunciation" which is a simple form. Whether a hearing is required depends on the...

Co trustee wants to get in to mom's (passed away) house but other trustee changed locks. What should I do?

Sounds like you have major issues with this person - don't delay in requesting they be removed. Hire an attorney as this is a court process where...

Do i have to pay inheritance tax.

Yes based on the facts you give you will have to pay inheritance tax (assuming a PA resident decedent and PA property). The bad news is not only...

My brother died suddenly and very unexpectedly. No will or trust document! How do I get an executor appointed?

Mr. Corrigan is correct - when there is no will then letters of administration need to be issued to appropriate parties (heirs) after an...

If no probate is opened with the county, how can you find out if a person died with a will and who the executor is?

though you certainly don't want to, a creditor can open the estate as was stated.

In a dispute can a trustee legally claim that he gave the beneficiary income distributions from the trust if however in the 1041

Where the money came from would be reflected in the investment/bank statements, hopefully it won't require litigation to get to that point. It is...

Mr. Ornelas offers a good explanation of the federal gift tax rules. In a nutshell, the person receiving the gift does not have to worry about...

Does my mom who has advanced Alzheimers need an Advanced Health Directive?

From a practical perspective, health care providers often defer to a spouse even without a healthcare power of attorney and/or advance directive. ...

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It would not be a question of converting the existing trust if there even was such a thing. You would have to have mom create an irrevocable trust...

My aunt passed away recently and was left 1/4 of her estate. I know stuff wasnt accounted for

In theory, if you are entitled to 1/4 of everything (under the will? under law?) then that is what you should get. Practically speaking I can tell...