Inherited property by a will 22 years ago. Have not probated.

It depends on the Will and state law. In some instances the bequest to the deceased beneficiary (who died after the decedent) lapses and goes to...

Can a executrix allow someone to live on property for a year if it isn't indicated in the will?

Ms. Golder offers a nice answer. I might add and you should take note that, it is the executor's job to make sure the estate property is...

My step father-in-law just passed away. He was 91 years old and lived in a nursing home. His only asset a checking act.

The estate has to be probated, and an administrator named to handle any probate assets. Typically that is the surviving spouse, but if not, it can...

I have over $38,000 in IRS Tax debt dating back to the year 2000. Majority of the balance is due to interest. Any solution?

You don't really provide enough facts here to assess your overall situation. I can say that it is very uncommon that interest is abated (reduced)...

What legal action can I take if current probate attorney is siding with other PR and not making me privy to decisions.

It is certainly not unheard of for co-PRs to each have their own attorney. Perhaps you should explore that option if for no other reason than to...

Lehigh County, can the estate attorney bill an estate for fees differently than a typical client?

Legal fees always have to be reasonable. A probate matter in and of itself does not allow for differences in billing for incidentals. I would...

My husband owes back taxes.I haven't worked in over 11 yrs.I'm due an inheritance.Will the irs take my money.

You certainly need to meet with an attorney either together or separately. When you say your husband owes back taxes you have to know if these...

My mother has no living will. If she dies what happens to her assets?

Your mother should consider visiting with an estate planning attorney to draft a will or other document to dispose of her assets at death (such as...

My parents estate is worth approximately 250,000.00 dollars. There are two children, my sister and I and three grandchildren.

I agree with my colleagues that parents are permitted to do what they wish with their estates except for some limited exceptions which don't seem...

My father died 12 years ago and his wife has now remarried. Will she still be classed as his next of kin?

I assume that you are a child of a previous marriage/relationship, before the wife who was his wife at the time he died? As of his death, it...

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