Is a spouse or previous children entitled to property when there is no will and the spouses name was not listed on the parcels ?

If there was no will, the law in the state in which the decedent lived controls. It is likely that prior children and present spouse will be...

What does IRS need in order to approve of daughter signing deceased father's tax forms (i.e. 1040)?

You should be able to sign the return as the "person in possession." Make sure that an explanation is included in the return. I advise you to have...

I got married last year (2012) in December in CA without purchasing Marriage License. Can I file 2012 year tax as Married?

You must comply with state law and get a marriage license. You cannot file your 2012 tax return as married under the facts you have presented. A...

Questions/Concerns about arranging burial for a non family member

If he did not have a will and his family members were estranged, you, as a friend, could petition the court to be personal representative. Then, if...

If you can prove the allegations, this is enough to have him removed so that the alternate successor personal repressentative can take over...

My mother has guardianship of my 1 year old son how do i get custody back?

True guardianship is only given through the courts. Since you are not 18, it might be difficult to get "custody" back at this time. You are the...

True custody can only be done through the court.We do not have enough facts to be able to advise you, but it appears that the document you signed...

The Federal government will take back (or your estate representative will send back) one month's benefits - but this depends on when a person dies...

My deceased father is inheriting money . I am his trustee. How should the check be made out so it can be deposited?

If you can get the check made out to your name as trustee of your father's trust, this would be the easiest way to go. However, the attorney for...

My parents had a trust but two money market accounts were not in it.Do I need to include them in probate?

The trust should NOT be included in probate. One of the reasons people have trusts is to keep them out of probate. It appears from your question...