In Pennsylvania, can care-giving expenses provided by a sibling be charged against the estate of the deceased to reduce taxes?

If the decedent lived in Ohio for two years, why do you assume he was subject to the Pennsylvania inheritance tax? Of course, the Ohio estate tax...

If I'm the beneficiary of a will that is being contested, do I need to get an attorney

If the Will is being contested, she will have an attorney, so you are going to need one as well. Late-in-life beneficiary changes are always...

If my husband passed away owing back taxes from before we were ever married

Attorney Zelinger has given you a good answer. Generally, you are not liable for debts, including taxes, incurred by your husband before you were...

I have fallen behind on my mothers funeral bill

There is little to add to James' excellent answer. If you have financial difficulties and cannot pay, and already have a bad credit record, he...

My dad revised his will and kept the original with his attorney - his lawyer died last year, how do i find the will

In Ohio copies are admissible, so if you have a copy of what everyone agrees is the current Will, you are okay. If you need to find the original...

Inherited property/ 5 children. 1 child financially maintained for 25+ years. Time to sell. what are my rights to more of the $?

As my colleague James says, it depends on where things stand with the estate. Has it been filed? Is there a Will contest? Is the probate all...

I assume you are asking in this forum because you are trying to do this yourself without the assistance of an attorney. It is possible to do, but...

I am preparing to give my Daughter and her Fiance a Check of $40,000.00 For a Wedding Gift. Is that a legal non taxable Gift. TY

All my colleagues offer good counsel, although I would assume if you can afford to make a cash gift of $40,000 you are not thinking that you will...

I'm executor of brother (who battered me) estate. How do I file a claim for personal injury from a battery?

To evaluate the merit of your claim against your brother's estate, you need to consult with an expert personal injury/plaintiff's attorney. If...

Does a death benefit count as earned income and can the VA take the money that was received as medical benefit. Is there a law?

In trying to keep your question brief, you've left out information necessary to give you a better answer. Death benefits are not income for...