If the heir still owes the estate, you can adjust what he or she gets from the estate. Refer to the guardianship order as authority.

What happens if I disclaim my recently deceased father's IRA? Will it go to my mom as his surviving spouse?

Please consult an estate attorney to have the disclaimers prepared properly and timely. Your mother should transfer your father's IRA to her own...

Can we sue the airline?

One can always sue - but it's difficult to win and it is expensive in terms of dollars and time. You can check with a litigator, but it's unlikely...

Can I report alcoholic mother to cps about infant sister because of her years of abuse towards me?

Please report this to child protective services (a state agency that may have a different name). An investigator will visit the home to check on...

I believe my niece is being held against her will just 23 her companion I believe is in his mid 30s what should we do?

You should call adult protective services (a state agency - may have a different name). Report what you know and what you think is happening. The...

Do I have the right to live in a house my father wanted me to have cause I'm gonna b homeless?

An estate must be opened to decide who is entitled to estate assets. You are not the only child - so, you will not be entitled to the house. Most...

What can I do to stop my daughter from having my mom send her money

This is elder abuse. Please consult a guardianship attorney to set up a guardianship so that your mother will be unable to sign checks on the...

Please review the terms of the trust to see if gifts can be made. Each irrevocable trust should be customized for the grantor. Your father may...

I am owed money that was never paid in a will.

If the money was owed to you prior to decedent's death, you have to file a claim. If the money owed was in the form of a bequest, you need to see...

A friend is making a gift to my irrevocable trust, my distributions are not taxable, will this change with new asset of trust?

You cannot make changes to an irrevocable trust. The gift that you mention is not taxable to the trust, but any income earned from the gift is...