Does an underpayment for Social Security benefits from various years get included in probate assets?

I agree with Mr. Fromm. If you want this money it will have to be included in the estate, if you don't the creditors will.

Is it legal to claim residency in a state you plan to live in in 2014 on taxes, to get residency faster?

If you do not live in a state you cannot claim residency there.

Will I get in trouble with the IRS for revising my 2011 tax returns? There is some additional income I need to add in.

Will they be upset? That's not the issue really. People amend their tax returns all the time to correct errors or add additional information they...

Here are three questions that I hope you can shed some light on for me.

All states have an executor's fee allowance. You should consult with an attorney in the state of your probate but for example in NJ the guideline...

My mother gave me a Durable POA. I want to remove myself from this. How do I go about it?

It may be somewhat dependent on state law so you need to consult an attorney, probably in Kentucky. Most POAs have instructions on how to revoke...

As a executor do I have the right?

Mr. Watling is 100% correct. Your duty is to protect and safeguard estate property. You may end up in court with a troublemaking family member...

On a quitclaim form whose name goes where when filling out the form

You should have attorney advice, no question. Without seeing this form no one here can answer your question.

I have a will and my husband had a will and died...should I get rid of his will? How can I make a change to my will.

In all honesty and with due respect, you sound rather confused here. Do not destroy anything or do anything on your own without first seeing a...

Am I entitled to all transactions/receipts on an estate I am an heir to but not an executor of??

Yes you are entitled to this information - typically it would be in the form of an accounting...be it "informal" or formal with a court. Once you...

Just to clarify if it is not entirely clear from the other attorneys: 1. A will is not public during the life of the testator (person making the...