My mother is in very poor health and would like to divide $ 900,000 in assets between her five children,

No. You are confusing your tax laws. Any gift of more than $14k per person in any year needs to be reported to the IRS by filing a gift tax return....

If you know who the lawyer is who drafted the Will, I would go to the lawyer to get a copy, (or the original, if the lawyer has that). You would...

Should I trade in or pursue legal action?

I am not sure what you mean by an "abrupt vehicle." It sounds like the dealer knew or should have known of this issue. I would be persistent in...

Problems at bank with pod beneficiary form.

Banks are frequently the source of frustration, with regard to estate plans. They sometimes have policies that are incomprehensible and arbitrary,...

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Should my mother deed her Georgia home to me to avoid nursing home costs?

The answer depends on the terms of the deed. If this was set up properly through an attorney, it may be absolutely fine. We use lady bird deeds for...

Medicaid settlement - are they allowed to take life insurance ?

While I agree that Attorney Johnson's response is generally the case in most states, I seem to recall that the State of Pennsylvania has filial...

My mother has 3 children. She recently passed and in her will provided for 2 of her children and left no property to the 3rd.

In the United States, people are pretty much guaranteed their day in court. The child cannot contest the Will because they have been excluded. But...

When an original will is lodged with the court, are you required to serve notice on anyone.

I agree with Attorney James. I would simply add that it is not clear from your limited summary is there are any assets that need to pass through...

Would a Legal VA Will be considered Ambiguous if the person listed a beneficiary, but did not include the exact dollar amount?

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that this is a very poorly drafted Will. Most people do not do any estate planning at all. Many people who...

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How would my granddaughter provide for her daughters care in event of her death . She would want her aunt to take the baby .

I agree with my colleagues, but if there are any assets involved at all, then your daughter definitely needs to have a trust, and I will explain...