Is it common practice for an estate attorney to charge an additional fee to an individual while executing the will and trust?

As decedent's only child, it could be that the individual is the "residuary" beneficiary, and all of the others are receiving specific bequests. ...

Will and lifetime rights

You might have inchoate rights in the property. Additional information is needed, such as, how was the property titled before he signed over...

Because there are general rules and exceptions, you definitely should consult a lawyer. That being said . . . Real Estate typically cannot be...

I am the only child and Executor in mother's will. My daughter gets house; I get the rest which I want to go to my daughter. Can

As you can see from the other answers, yes, you can transfer assets to your daughter. One option is a qualified disclaimer. This can be tricky,...

Is the debt to the bank subject to being paid by life insurance policies once the owner is deceased?

She likely had no requirement to pay off the remaining mortgage with the life insurance proceeds, however, as a co-debtor, the bank might have a...

Have an estate planning question. Am attorney. Have a client who is a US Citizen. She has a same sex partner in Canada.

Yes, "Client" can make a Will in NC. Is she paying taxes in NC? Sounds like she should be. Any US citizen or resident can give anyone in the...

How can i revoke a power of attorney

If it has not been recorded with the Register of Deeds, a power of attorney can be revoked simply by destroying it, or be executing a new one. ...

What is the procedure for catching up on back taxes owed

This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship. FInd the money and get the returns prepared. Then file them. Then prepare to file...

Estate planning

Maybe. It depends on a lot of things. Here in NC, it would depend on whether there is a Will. If so, it would go how the Will goes. If not, it...

Keeping Inherited Money as a Non Marital Asset while paying income taxes while married

This answer does not create an atttorney-client relationship. The distribution is likely 100% taxable income, exceptions would be for...