How would I go about claiming my inheritance when I turn 18?

Your guardian should have been filing an Annual Accounting detailing all of the assets and expenditures from your guardianship property. I...

Is my fiance exempt from inheritance taxes if she was a former ward under guardianship as a child?

I believe that your fiance will have to pay inheritance tax on the equity in the property. The imposition of the tax is based upon the...

I agree that you should consult an attorney right away and be sure and tell them when you received the paperwork from the court. There are very...

Can I put an inmate as a beneficiary on my account?

I encourage you to contact an estate planning attorney in New Jersey for laws specific to your state. I practice in Maryland and only practice...

We have a living trust. There is no way to create a irrevocable trust because who would I put in charge of our assets?

I strongly encourage you to contact an attorney whose practice focuses on Medical Assistance planning. There are several possible techniques that...

What is the statute of limitations in having an estate reopened?

According to Maryland Rule 6-431 (b), you should file a "Petition to Caveat" (basically, an explanation of why you believe that the Will should be...

How can my ex husband adopt my daughter?

Your ex-husband can absolutely adopt your daughter, but there are risks involved. First, if your ex-husband adopts your daughter, he would have...

Why cant my disabled friend living in a nursing home spend her injury compensation money the way she wants.

It is likely that if the funds were not put onto a WalMart gift card, your friend Linda would have to spend all of that on her costs at the nursing...

Family law in state of Maryland regarding real estate property, inheritance, will, etc

Hello -- at the risk of sounding "like a lawyer" I have to answer "it depends!" There are different ways that real property can be owned. Married...

How do I close an estate

Proceed with caution! I support the other attorney's recommendation to seek counsel. Anytime you have an heir who is expecting to inherit and...