My mother died a accidental death with no will. my step dad got everything. 401k, life insurance, her property like a motorcycle

A spouse is entitled to 401k benefits by law, unless there is a written waiver of rights after marriage. Only a beneficiary can collect life...

MY PROBATE ESTATE CLAIM AGAINST MY EX-FIANCE WAS DISALLOWED. NOW WHAT?

Consult an attorney in the state where the probate is being conducted for the laws concerning claims. You may have to file a lawsuit within a...

How do you properly protect inherited money?

When you receive the money, it should be deposited in an account in your name only. If the money is co mingled, it is not protected. You state...

I'm the exsecutor of my dads will if OK with my brothers and sisters can I put my dads truck in my name

NOT UNLESS ALL BENEFICIARIES SIGN OFF IN WRITING - the truck is tangible personal property and may have been designated as such in the Will. If...

Do I need a lawyer to obtain a statement of my deceased sister's mental state before her death?

The only person authorized to get this information is the Personal Representative / Executor of your sister's estate. (or if no estate, from the...

My father died in 1999 4 sisters 1 son me i was excluded from his will the attory who did his death bed will

It's a bit late to do something about a 1999 death. It is not unusual to disinherit a child. It appears improper for a sister's lover to prepare...

Is the income of the trust completely taxable and then the beneficiaries have to pay taxes on the distribution? thanks for help.

We cannot respond accurately to this question because one would have to review the estate documents to do so. Perhaps the estate attorney can...

Heir property rights

This wll be controlled by the Will. It is likely that the child's share would go to descendant, but if he or she had no descendants, it would go...

It it to late my father died in 2001 5 people one got 2 times that i got i am exetrix of the will i live out of town.

The estate is supposed to pay for the funeral before the estate is divided and distributed. No one pays for part of a funeral.

Do I need to pay tax if I give my bro in law $60000 as gift so that he can start up a business and apply for E2 visa?

You have an exemption of $5,340,000 during your lifetime or at death for gifts, devises, etc. To give a gift over $14,000 to one individual in 1...

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