Since Spouse presumably did not sign the loan documents, Spouse should not be liable. However, the decedent's probate estate is subject to the...

Possibly, Ms. Koslyn is correct. The answer depends on circumstances not presented. Mainly, was the accountant the party required to file the...

Hating administrative work is no excuse for non-compliance with legal requirements................................................

The Will and intestate laws can determine the distribution only of property subject to probate administration. Accounts, insurance, or other...

If the Will gives the Personal Representative [Executor] title to the real estate or specifically authorizes the PR to sell the real estate, then...

The sale will be reportable on your personal federal income tax return. It will be necessary to determine the 'basis' separately for the home and...

In my state as in many if not all, a married couple take title as tenants by the entirety [which includes right of survivorship] when they buy real...

You are not the lawful guardians because you were not appointed by a...

The executor's fee is based on the performance of his fiduciary duties after being appointed by the probate court to serve as executor. It has...

Consult and estate planning lawyer to determine how best to provide for your child. I suspect a Trust is in your...