I ONLY HAVE A CAR TO TRANSFER TO ME MY HUSBAND PASSED I WAS HIS AGENT ON HIS ADVANCED DIRECTIVE I NEED TO BE ESTATE HEAD.

The term "automatic" paints the picture of happening without any action needed. You don't automatically become personal representative. You...

Can I spend C trust money down without penalty? I would like to draw systematic monthly payments,

It's difficult to give a precise answer without reading the trust itself. The person in the best position to answer this question is the attorney...

If you are primary "successor" trustee, is it safe to assume that your mom is the currently serving trustee? If your mother has alzheimers disease,...

How does the 6 month probate system work In Maryland regarding a will?

It is not unusual that the estate remains open if it has just passed the 6 month point. The six months is the limited period for creditors to file...

I looking for the rule or law that states that a Personal Rep.for a will has the duty to prepare the tax returns!

If you have an attorney you should ask your attorney. If you are not getting answers to your questions from your attorney or you don't trust your...

This happens more often than one would think. Beneficiary designations are grossly overlooked. That said, if the beneficiary designation has...

I have tax leins with the feds and the state. I have power of attorney for my 90 yr. old father both living will and last will

To underscore Mr. Fee's comment, if you have ownership of any portion of the account you create a legal avenue for your liabilities to attach. In...

I'm preparing Estate Form 706 for my father's estate. How do I handle entering the Trust assets which holds most of his assets.

Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. There are many competent attorneys in the Silver Spring area. This isn't a do-it-yourself situation. ...

How to leave my house to my only daughter entirely but allow my present spouse to live in it until she dies?

Your question generates more questions. Without knowing more about what "she gets some other accommodation in the US" means it is difficult to...

In Maryland, can a couple with no children or other dependents , elect QTIP in their respective wills, w/o forming a TRUST?

If your joint assets will exceed $2 million you will only defer the estate tax at the first spouse's death. Since the assets are jointly held and...