Is the fee for executor of an estate based on the person's job?

The commission for the executor is based on what is reasonable. It is not based on the "day job" of the executor. There are statutes and case law...

Is a living trust binding?

I agree with Ms. Kaster but I would be more comfortable if there had been a promissory note between mom and brother.

If I follow your facts and situation correctly, Jane Doe has a living trust and it probably has some assets in it. Most living trusts created...

In an estate w/ 2 heirs, do you have to pay taxes on annuitites if you are not a beneficiary but the other heir is?

I am also a bit confused - but it sounds to me like this is a situation where the beneficiary of the non-probate asset would be responsible for the...

I'm not exactly sure what the scenario was based on your description, but I have never heard of a verbal trust.

Father was married only 4 months before he passed away. Had property before he was married. His name only on the title.

It depends on what the will says. If the will says this "land' you speak of goes to his wife at his death then that is what will happen. ...

How can I prove an amendment to a trust was not the wishes of the deceased, and was changed by the person who benefited from it?

Well, from your description it certainly sounds like something improper could have gone on here. You need to retain an estate litigation attorney...

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Do I need an Estate lawyer?

It is the executor or person in possession of the will's responsibility to probate the will. The executor named in a will is NOMINATED to be...

If I had a doctor evaluate my 85 year old mother and he found her compedent, can she sign a power of attorney form?

I am really very unclear as to what is going on here or what is being asked. If someone is competent they can sign a power of attorney. It...

Do you have to report If you receive two monetary gifts of $13,000.00 each.

You have three distinct issues here: 1.) umemployment eligibility, 2) Medicaid qualification for a child, 3.) FAFSA/education. As far as any...