Who inherits the estate if there is no will, and no spouse or children?

The law in most jurisdictions would say the estate goes to the parents. Of course you can all agree on a different formula.

You may be able to hire an attorney to go visit him and have him sign and give you power of attorney. You have to work out the logistics.

How does the will work in North Carolina for beneficiaries ?

You should ask your sibling who is executor for information, which you are, by the way, intitled to. It is rare that the proceeds would be doled...

Do I have to have a clear title on a home to be placed into a living trust?

It's not a question of clear title then. When you say clear title most lawyers will think there is an old judgment or lien or some other issue. ...

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I am remainderman beneficiary under an estate trust established my my late mother. My brothers are cotrustees.

Don't know what the question is here. But this sounds like a very complicated situation that needs an attorney. Hire an attorney right away.

Why doesn't NY demand probate?

The other attorneys are correct that you may need an attorney to assist you in compelling the probate of the will...HOWEVER, it is possible that...

Are the costs of maintaining an estate ( mother's house) until it is sold (utilites, yard care, etc) deductible on the REV1500

Ms. Mcnicholas is correct - as long as it is not specifically given in kind to a beneficiary those expenses should be deductible. By the way, if...

Is it legal to gift $75,000 each to 3 of your 6 kids in a lump sum in a given year?

The other attorneys are spot on - also keep in mind that there are also provisions for "accelerated" gifting if using 529 college savings plans...

My father is terminal. My parents have a will. I am one of two children. What is Illinois law for the will to be distributed ?

I am also confused as to what the actual question is. If your father has a will his will controls his assets and any assets that are joint or have...

What do I need to do if I am sure that a co executor is taking things from the estate that she is not suppose to?

You can ask or hire an attorney to have her provide an accounting and request her removal.