Dad's will leaves adult child a house in his name, can Step mother fight?

Tye's previous answer is correct. As an additional matter, your father could use a trust, created during his lifetime, or under his will, to allow...

Yes. Reasonable expenses incurred in protecting and maintaining assets of the estate are deductible. This assumes that the real estate is not...

I agree with the prior two answers and I have a few more points for you to consider. Typically, this is an issue with the bank and not state...

I agree that this question seems simple on the surface but is really quite complex. However, to help you to be an educated consumer of legal...

How involved is transferring automobile titles to the beneficiary of an estate in Pennsylvania? Reply to [email protected]

Your wife has the authority to transfer the vehicles remaining in her "uncle's" estate. As for the car in his son's name, she will have the same...

Decedent created a revocable trust in 2000, eight years before his death. Are the assets in the trust subject to PA inherit tax?

I like to give consumer's information that they can use. However, the first attorney is correct. This is a situation where you will benefit from...

Once you renounce your right to serve as administrator, your brother will have a great deal of authority. Be sure to agree in advance on how much...

Clueless Executrix and Sole Beneficiary Unsure of How to Best Assist Testator in Troubled Time

Your question does not say why the children hung up or were uncooperative. Their behavior does, however, suggest that your actions might be...

If assets are held in a joint account with rights of survivorship , one half will be taxed if either you or your mother pass away. The tax rate is...

A short certificate is proof from the register of wills, that the will has been probated and that you have been properly and legally appointed as...