If a parent wants to give you part of your inheritance early and it is a sizable amount would you be required to pay taxes on it

In general, if the amount of the gift is over $14,000 in a single year, it is a taxable gift under federal law and a gift tax return should be...

My dad died back in 1985, his wife, my stepmother past away last week. surviving heirs are my brother and myself.

If your stepmother's legal residence was in New York, you will need to consult with a New York attorney for advice on inheritance and probate under...

I need help with my fathers estate. He was married 7 years prior to his death.

As the other attorneys said, if this case is in the state of VA, you need a VA attorney. The laws are different in each state, so those of us in GA...

In general, the way you operate your LLC would determine whether your personal assets are protected. Yes, it's important to have all commission...

What form will relinquish my kids interest in title to the house I live in which is in my deceased husband's name only.

Generally, your children would need to sign a deed in order to transfer their interest in the house to you. However, much depends on the facts of...

My sister and brother in law have dementia and I need medical and legal authority to make decisions for them.

I'm sorry to hear about this difficult situation. This sounds like a case where you may need to file for Guardianship and Conservatorship, in order...

Do I have the legal right to ask the executor for a will copy and an accounting of the estate?

If the estate is in Georgia, then you would have the right to the unfit shin you are seeking. Unfortunately, this is a situation we see frequently,...

I am looking for and lawyer that can handle a case about a will in two states ky and ga

Since you live here and so did the grandfather, you should start by hiring an experienced GA probate attorney. They should be able to advise you...

My mother passed away almost 2 years ago and had no executor or estate. I need to close out accounts. What options do I have?

I am sorry to hear about your loss. You do not mention whether your mother had a Will. If so, her WIll determines who will receive the funds in her...

HOW TO REQUEST COPY OF WILL FROM SIBLING? Parent is living. NEED TO KNOW WHO HAS MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY: LACK OF HONESTY

I am sorry to hear about this difficult situation. If your mother is still mentally competent, she could sign a new Financial Power of Attorney and...