I am trying to contest my mothers will due to undue influence by my brother.

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Will I have to pay off my brothers house out of my inheritance?

You need to clarify the mortgage situation. Who is responsible on the Note, and to whom do the payments on the Note go? Also, the survivorship...

My brokerage firm is giving me conflicting responses regarding cash withdrawals from my IRA.

You fail to ask a question and you don't give enough info. What is your age? It seems cash distribution is not being requested, you are asking for...

You are not correct. The Will has no effect. The quoted provision means that the children of the deceased beneficiary take that beneficiary's share.

Short answer: No. The Will as described is invalid for a couple of reasons. Meet with an attorney if death has already occurred. If still living,...

There was no requirement that your brother file something to establish J&S rights. Moreover, you would also had to participate in any action to...

How can this be handled in a way that allows me to stay in the house?

Immediately consult a probate attorney. Also, you might want to lighten up on the "non-negotiable" attitude. An attorney will assess the need for...

What kinds of help will a lawyer provide me?

Asking the question gives you the answer. Of course you need an attorney. The other responses give you good advice. Though, I am not sure about the...

Aren't the fees and taxes taken out of the inheritance before the money is transferred to the US?

How was she notified of this inheritance? If via E-mail, beware of phishing.

How do we determine how tax we will owe on the property

If there is any tax, it likely will be an income tax. But on your limited facts, there seems not to be any liability. Is the real estate in Ohio?