How can I get the money due us?

I agree that this does not sound right. I would need to know more about what your agreement was. It sounds to me like a potential landmine for the...

Depending on how this was done, there may be no capital gains at death. You should have your deeds reviewed by an attorney. We usually recommend...

I am the executor of my Mothers Estate, My sister is not in good health and wants to pass her inheritance to me and I will give

Not sure what you are talking about with the years, unless your sister is on Medicaid. Your sister should really be doing her estate planning. If...

What is Statute of Limitations for distributing personal property and life insurance to adult children following father's death?

I agree with my colleagues and offer my condolences, as well. Something in your summary is suggesting to me that there may be more involved, here,...

Is it an inheritance or a gift? (and taxed like a gift)

I agree with my colleagues. As long as the eldest child in your scenario is alive at the time of the transfer, it would be treated as a gift. If it...

If there is only one gold ring & cash in the estate, can the executor decide which bickering beneficiary gets the ring?

I believe you asked a similar question yesterday. The Will is likely to dictate your answer. If it does not, then the executor likely has...

What kind of fees will my siblings and or I expect if we take legal title of our mothers real estate

The probate costs are the biggest expense. The attorney assisting you with the probate could potentially handle the deed transfers. These should...

State: Iowa. I requested and obtained an autopsy report for a relative. Is it legal to publish part of it in a written work?

I would run this by an attorney, first. I do not know offhand, but I would think that there are privacy issues involved. I believe that HIPAA...

Can I request an accounting of my mother's estate? My brother is the executor of her estate. I have not mailed in my waiver yet.

I agree with Mr. Shultz. Life insurance passes to the beneficiary named. If the attorney is withholding the policy from the beneficiary, that would...

It is not an automatic thing. The 401k almost certainly has a beneficiary designated. It might be you and it might be the trust. The company...