The cost basis may step up at the time of the Grantor's death, but not merely the grantor who I assume is the beneficiary becoming incapacitated.

If you were adopted, then you are not a step son in the eyes of the law in NC-thus he is your legal (not biological father). If your legal...

Note 64.2-453 is something that is used at a later point in time if the Notary was not present when the Original Will was signed and witnessed.

If the real estate is not already titled in the name of the trust, you as the owner may leave it by will (or in some states by beneficiary...

Bridgett, I am sorry about the loss of your mother. The home will pass to the next of kin under the state laws in the state where you reside. The...

Your are the responsible party. You are the Trustee. Dad is the Grantor. You should answer as the Trustee in the next question.

If the Special Needs Trust is the Trust that benefits the GC, then expenses paid for administering that trust should bear those costs. Note the...

Based on your statements, I get the impression that he may have qualified with the court to settle your parent's estates. If this is the case, you...

This is actually a Uk legal question and not a USA question. This is not even a tax question-it is benefits question. I recommend that you...

Sadly, this is a common problem. Yes you should see an attorney in the area where the home is located. I presume that boyfriend has no ownership...