How do I cash an insurance check that is in my deceased mothers name?

You may need full administration now

Heir lives in Germany. Can his airfare/hotel expenses be paid by estate?

No. Of course, if the other heirs agree, it would be fine, but that is not a legitimate estate expense unless specifically called for in the will.

Will IRS know I'm a beneficiary on a living trust

It is very likely that if distributions are made to you and taxes properly reported your social security number will be used to report taxable...

The other attorneys are correct. Yes.

My father is making some very bad financial decisions and is involved in a money scam.

Find a local attorney that specializes in adult guardianships of incompetent persons. The legal fees likely will come from his own funds.

How to claim deceased brother's small money fromhis bank account

Probably need more info, but you likely need to open a probate proceeding of some sort...most states offer simplified probate procedures for...

Father had a trust with wife #2 - died in AZ. Wife moved to SoCal. Kids want to file trust lawsuit in what state?

I would want to know the "situs" of the trust or where the trustee resides. Sounds like AZ or CA most likely. If you are entitled to an...

In a community property state, if a spouse dies (leaving a surviving spouse) is the deceased person's codicil null and void?

Mr. Pippen is correct. The will is probably still valid, but its just that the assets aren't controlled by the will if they are joint with...

We have a big estate and the attorney for the estate refuses to grant us a accounting of the rental property's

Well it is the executor, not the attorney, who is responsible for complying, however if the attorney is not properly advising his client you...

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