What do I do with the money in a Total Control Account?

If you are 100% beneficiary-it belongs to you. Another option would be to make gifts up to $15,000 per person each. $15,000 is the magic...

Does one need to add in their living trust the deceased spouse unused exemption clause?

You and your spouse each have a 11.2 million dollar Federal exemption. Your estate planning attorney and CPA should help you with your question to...

I think i should contest a will, undue influence ?

You would have to prove undue influence which means you would have to hire an attorney to develop your case. If your step-father went to the...

Husband dies no will in Florida. Does spouse receive $20,000 before splitting with son from previous marriage

Spouse is entitled uo to $20,000 of exempt property and up to an $18,000 allowance before dividing less of estate.

Hurricane damaged deceased mothers home, insurance sent a check in her name, can I cash it to repair house if I am the executor?

You need to have a probate attorney to open the estate for you to transfer the home and/or cash the check. For your information-it is improper for...

No-Generally deeds do not have to be refiled when you amend your trust. Corrective steps can be taken at the time of death when your son is the...

I want to take out some persons that would have received some of my trust. Can I just write in new instructions to my trustee?

The best solution would be to have the attorney that drafted the document prepare an amendment. You should also be sure that any exiwting...

How can i collect debts owed me by a deceased tenant?

You can file a claim on the tenants estate if a probate has started or open a probate estate as a creditor.

Do I need to become administrator of sons estate?

Attorney Hart has given you great advice-follow his suggestion.

This question is about an estate

I am a Florida attorney and not familar with CT law but believe more information would be needed. Did she resign as PR/executor or did she...