Given that there was no Will and this much uncertainty, I’m going to assume that the life estate to Aunt Agnes wasn’t in a deed and likely wasn’t...

Do I have to leave any property to my grown children in my will?

You have no obligation to give your grown children anything - whether during your lifetime or at your death. If you desire to leave everything to...

Generally, the Department of Revenue would not be the entity directly collecting overdue child support; however, North Carolina does have a program...

Do I have to pay taxes on money I inherited in Germany ?

No, you will not owe inheritance tax in the US. Under US estate tax law, individuals receiving an inheritance are not taxed on what they receive. ...

You don't need to change the deed. When a married couple co-owns real estate in NC, and one of the spouses dies, the property automatically...

The Executor only has authority to sell real estate if: i) the Executor is explicitly given the power to sell real estate in the Will, or ii) if...

If you're going to formally merge the companies, then legally one will have to cease to exist - that's what a merger is, two companies becoming...

How to be sure our home does not go into probate?

No. As long as you are legally married, the house will transfer to the surviving spouse.

Can i use survival clause if my sister went behind my back took power of attorney and all inheritance to her and her husband?

It's a little hard to tell from your question, but is your father deceased? Was he already deceased when your sister deeded the properties to...

This is easily done. Simply form the trust and fund it with the money you intend to use to buy the house. The trust is then the buyer and the...