We are left seven thousand dollars from my moms sister, moms passed. She lived in Jersey we live in Pennsylvania.

Normally, you do not pay taxes on an inheritance as the recipient. The estate should have paid any taxes that were owed. However, I recommend that...

I'm not sure of the specific laws in Florida because I am a Georgia attorney, but I believe in most (if not all) states you are allowed to...

Will probate be necessary?

I agree with Attorney Rothstein, also because of the gift to the nephew. However, I recommend that you contact a probate attorney in your area to...

What determines how the trust is written? There was a will which stated a trust would be formed upon death, which occurred.

I agree with the previous two attorneys. This is a hard question to answer without seeing the Will/Trust. Generally though, if there is a Will...

Is new Living Trust valid?

I agree with Attorney Zelinger. This situation raises a lot of questions. I assume you meant to say that the Trust appointed your brother as...

My single brother died intestate. My stepfather inherited the estate. He recently passed.

Do you happen to know if your brother had a Will or a healthcare document? Those documents might say what he wanted to have happen to his ashes,...

If I am working as an activity director in an assisted living facility and a resident wants to gift me with $150,000 is it legal

Gifts from elderly patients to people in a position of authority are always viewed with skepticism, and family members who are not gifted funds are...

I am very sorry to hear about your aunt's problems. Normally in order to admit someone to a nursing home against their will, you have to be...

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How do I get emergency power of attorney in another state?

I'm very sorry to hear about your parents' health problems. In order to get a power of attorney, your parents have to appoint you as their...

Who can i contact re grading a will that was in my opinion done with intent to embezzle my father in law out of money

It sounds like you need either an estate litigation attorney, or an attorney who does civil litigation. However, will contests can be difficult to...