Receiving proceeds from real estate left to me in my father's will

No distributions should be made from the estate until the period of time for creditors to submit claims has expired. Assuming that period has...

The Will and disbursement of monie

In NC, unless the real estate must be sold in order to raise funds to pay debts [in which event the executor will generally have to get permission...

If this is the first annual accounting, most clerk's will allow you to file an annual accounting and file the final accounting later. Talk to the...

If my father died with no will,was sole owner on deed of his house,when it sells should heirs and his widow sign the contract?

The short answer to your question is that you need to consult with an estate administration attorney because there are a lot of variables that need...

As next of kin of my deceased sister, I have been told that I can not collect on her annuity. What can I do?

One answer not mentioned is that the annuity may have already been "annuitized" by your sister and there may not be any death benefit payable,...

Does a beneficiary of an estate have the legal right to see checks written and deposits made by the executor?

In North Carolina, the answer to your question is ultimately, yes, but immediately, no. Executors are required to file accountings with the clerk...

In North Carolina, my father passed away leaving his new wife all his life insurance. Can I file a civil case against her?

Who gets the insurance is determined by who is the named beneficiary on the insurance policy. The insurance will pass outside of any estate...

I have a federal tax lein against me even though I also have a letter saying my debt is currently "uncollectable."

To get the money from the insurance company before they pay you, the IRS would have file a garnishment. To get the money from your bank account...

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Ex will not pay federal tax lien on marital home

You do not say whether the tax debt was for a return that you and your ex filed jointly. If the tax debt does not relate to a joint return,...

If you owe money to the IRS, can't you barter with them to reduce the amount?

Even though the IRS made a mistake, it is entitled to ask for the money [and interest] back. As with any tax debt, there are options as to how the...

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