What if the trustee and estate lawyer want to give me $125,000 in IRAS instead of $125,000 in cash?

One would have to know the exact details of the transaction. You could be getting into some pretty complex issues here where you need a lawyer....

Can I change my property deed from quitclaim to warranty

It appears you do not understand the difference between the deed types. There are articles such as the below that explain it. Usually in a...

Pretty simple: She can write a will. She should see an attorney that handles estate planning to take care of her affairs as should everyone.

I agree with the other attorneys. This doesn't necessarily strike me as odd or unusual. An employee was handling a case, they no longer work there,...

How can I claim proceeds of a life insurance policy when a beneficiary is deceased?

It is probably easiest to just open his estate. You will need that paperwork to get an EIN and then open a checking account in order to deposit the...

it is usually not desireable to put a car into a trust. too much liability exposure and typically dealing with probate for a car is not difficult.

Father passed away and I don't understand the will

Contesting the validity of a will and asking questions about the handling of the estate are different things - although one needs to read the "in...

My brother is executor and a beneficiary of my mothers estate. Is it legal for him to use estate for his personal use and not ot

Short answer is no - he should pay rent to the estate. If he is not appointed by the court he is actually not the executor yet. You should move...

Can a Trustee distribute beneficiaries inheritance whether or not it is in the trust , if the grantor becomes incapacitated?

An attorney would have to review the documents (Trust and Powers of Attorney). One question is whether or not property is in the trust or the...

I agree with Ms. Rabin that you probably are - it is an exemption of up to 3,500 for good in the same household if you live with the decedent - it...