This is a very simplified answer, but yes a business can go through probate, or more specifically a decedent's wholly owned interest in a business...

If a personal home residence in California passes on to adult children when old homeowner dies----does the PROPERTY TAX change?

I am not licensed in CA and do not know the specifics of how assessments work in your area, however, in most jurisdictions that I know of this does...

I cashed out my 401k to save my home. How will this affect me?

Generally speaking you will have to pay income taxes on the proceeds at regular tax rates (i.e., add the amount you liquidated to your overall...

My mother dies and she left a will. Her will states that her granddaughter who is the beneficiary of a savings account

I would concur with the prior attorney. Many people do not realize that beneficiary designations, joint accounts, payable on death designations...

My father has funds coming from a Deed of Claiming Successor

I must say that I do not know what a "Deed of Claiming Successor" is? Perhaps it is unique to Oregon? If it simply an asset that is like any other...

My aunt is in a nursing home. Her daughter's are her power of attorney. can they restrict other family from visiting her?

If they are the agents under health care and financial powers of attorney that merely means they can make financial and health decisions for her. ...

I've lived in my parent's home for 5 years and have paid the mortgage and property tax. Now I want to own it. What do I do?

I echo what Mr. Fromm says. Also, Depending on their intent, you could also purchase the home either subject or not subject to the mortgage.

Abuse of Discretion of IRS CDP officer

I would say yes. I would especially say yes if you are able to provide a death certificate and prove the reason you were not able to attend. I...

My Grandmother died about 15 years and left $19,000 each to me and my 3 siblings. My Mom is the executor.

First question is how do you know that the money was left to the 4 grandchildren? Have you seen the will that was in fact probated at the Register...

Can a check from an Insurance Funeral Trust be deposited into a personal account if the check is made out to the estate?

You will not be able to deposit the check into any account other than one entitled "estate of so and so"