Can you give away something that was willed to you?

Yes, you can give away something willed to you. Yes, you can make a private arrangement between heirs or devisees regarding how assets passing...

Can my brothers lawyer still charge an estate even after the judge deemed me the representative?

This question seems to require more information, because of the involvement of the lawyer in the filing of the probate; it is possible an...

She can change her will. If there is a trust that you have not mentioned, that MIGHT create more obstacles to her upsetting their reciprocal plan...

IRA rules are tricky, but based on the facts as you've stated them, I strongly suspect it is too late. It is sometimes possible to roll over...

My son from MN recently passed. 32 yrs old. WORK has 21K life Insurance through Met Life. NO BENEFICIARY listed on policy.

It's so painful when a child predeceases a parent; I'm sorry. You can read the most basic rules for Minnesota inheritances when there is no will...

3 children own equal shares in mothers home. 2 want to sell and 1 does not. What are some options for the 2 who want to sell?

Your options are a private agreement (get it drafted and documented properly!--I recommend an attorney's involvement!) or hire an attorney to...

Can you use money set up in an Irrevocable Trust to pay for cost and expenses when invoking a Trust account?

It would be common for trust assets to be used for costs of administration, but as Ms. Santaella commented, the first place to look is the terms of...

How should I word a living Will

Keep "living will" and "last will and testament" separate in your mind. To address your issue, in Minnesota, you want a health care directive,...

My brother took my Mom's IRA paperwork the day my Dad died. She can't access the account and hasn't received payouts in 2 years

It sounds like your first step should be investigating adult protective services in your county in MN. Here is the starting point for information...

Withdrawals from IRA? I will be 70 1/2 on 2-1-15. How much do I HAVE to withdraw monthly?Surrendering insurance policies?

You can use this worksheet from the IRS to help you calculate your required minimum...

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