Do I pay an inheritance tax on a life insurance policy claim?

Life insurance payable to a named beneficiary (rather than estate) is not taxable for inheritance tax purposes. Since you were not married his...

My stepson was murdered he has a child.He was never married she saying shes next of kin. He has a father.Is this true?

If your question is: Is the mother of the child next of kin? Then yes. The closest relatives of a child are the parents - if one parent is dead,...

How can an executor decide not to include cash in a house with the "contents of the house" bequeathed to me?

You need legal advice from your own lawyer. There is caselaw on this very subject that is fact-dependent. The executor can be required to file an...

My father passed away and the check is made out to the estate and it also has my name on it. How do I go about cashing the check

You would likely have to open his estate in order to open an account in order to deposit the check. You may have other options but it depends on...

I am on my parents accounts they have both passed now will i have to pay taxes on this money??

If your parent lived in PA, then inheritance tax would be due - you need to hire a professional to assist you in filing the return so you can pay...

Spouse had will, naming children beneficiary? Spouse remarries after will written, what is the current spouse's rights?

In thinking a bit more about it, it is possible that if the current spouse is not mentioned they may be entitled up to their intestate share (in PA...

Probate would be opened in the county where the person resides at death.

Who can obtain a death certificate?

You aren't providing enough information to get an answer. If you go online to pull a death certificate there are a number of categories permitted....

You should sit down with an attorney to discuss the situation and determine what, if anything needs to be done. A formal accounting is likely not...

Can the executor of a will be sued?

Short answer is yes. You can petition for removal and/or an accounting. You would need an attorney to assist you.