There was an estate sale without my knowledge before the will was probated. Is this legal?

I agree with my colleagues. Your sister was not authorized to sell these items.

My mother left me as the soul beneficiary of her non-qual. annuity. Should this be part of estate and split among sibs, or not?

I am sorry for your loss. The Annuity is a Will substitute and not subject to probate.

We had an IRS lien on our home for 10 years. It expired in 2010. Can the IRS file an additional lien on our property for

Attorney Cortez is correct. Once the CSED (Collection Statute Expiration Date) has past, the IRS can no longer put on a lien. However, the CSED can...

Can I reverse a step parent adoption if the step parent is not on my birth certificate?

Attorney Williams is correct. As to the effect of changing your last name legally, it changes your name, nothing more.

My aunt & uncle adopted me when I was 11 (1972) when my mom died ; can I "undo" the adoption.

You can't 'undo' the adoption. Since your adopted parents have died, nothing will change that relationship. It is fairly simple legally change your...

Do I have to do probate?

I am sorry for your loss. In order to take care of everything, you should contact an experienced probate attorney in your area.

How can i get my tax return,someone stole my identity?

It sounds like you have two issues. 1. Identity Theft- You need to contact the IRS immediately to claim Identity Theft. This process can take some...

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How do I go upon getting my fathers house in my name if he didn't leave a will. My sister and brothers gave me their part.

Please follow Attorney Pippen's advice and speak to a local probate attorney to have everything done correctly. A verbal gift of their shares won't...

My dad died passed and we are in probate. The proceeds from the sale of his home came to me. What now? I don't trust my lawyer!

Every attorney holding client funds is required to have a client trust account, so that is fine. If she ignores your request to fire her, seek...

If your mother had capacity and was not unduly influenced, then any changes she made to the trust and will would be considered valid. Relatives...