If there is no will, what do I stand to inherit if my spouse dies before me?

The prior answer is correct in that the laws of intestacy (what happens if you die without a will) in PA would provide: $30,000 to surviving...

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How do I appoint my 40 year old son my legal guardian ? I am 66 and disabled

If you have legal capacity to sign a power of attorney (for healthcare and financial purposes) then that would be the easiest and quickest option. ...

Mother has child as beneficiary on her insurance policy. child is deceased. who gets the insurance payout?

It depends on the wording of the life insurance beneficiary designation and or the policy. I would say it is MORE likely it will be payable to the...

Federal Tax Lien

IRS Liens are filed on a county by county basis. If a lien is filed in the county courthouse it attaches to all real estate owned by the debtor...

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Do I have to give Collection agency my tax info if they ask for it ?

Sometimes they will want to issue a 1099 for discharge of indebtedness which would require your Ss.

If the unsecured debt is his alone, the estate may be responsible for those bills, however that doesn't usually include accounts such as IRAs (IRAs...

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If a part of my local taxes fund city water and sewer and I do not have either service, am I entitled to a refund of those taxes

Many municipalities in NJ have separate water/sewer bureaus and rent bills for those, but it does not appear that is what you have. You appear to...

What happens to real estate when no will is left???

You put your finger on a big problem! People who own land and have leases should have wills and contingencies to carry out their business. Her...

I had made a loan to my brother to purchase a guitar. He passed away before the instrument was paid for.

How formal is the loan? Technically you have a claim as a creditor against his estate - which means you can require the estate to pay you back for...

Who is responsible for taking care of matters after the passing of my mother who has been declared incompetent ?

Some of your statements are a bit confusing. If you (or anyone else) is an agent under a POA that ends at death. After death, the estate is...