What documents and or proof is needed to bring before the Probate Judge re: closing out an estate?

The nature of your question makes it sound like a Petition for Probate has not yet been filed. That is the first step that you need to take and you...

The advice above is correct. This is not a DIY project. If your father transfers title of the house to you while he is living, your "cost basis" in...

Does it matter?

You have not provided enough information to give you an answer. In most cases, however, as long as your wife's social security number is provided...

The answer is, YES, you need t file her Will. It does not cost anything to do so and I wouldn't be worried about being prosecuted for failure to...

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm not sure what date your girlfriend actually passed away form the date provided above. If you meant to say March or...

The answer to this question requires considerable thought on your part. The guardian for your children will be raising them, providing housing,...

The answer is, "it depends". There is no "norm" when it comes to 2nd marriages. If you own it in joint tenancy or tenancy by the entirety, at 1st...

Do I have recourse to recover money taken from account where I was 100% beneficiary?

There isn't a great deal of information provided, however, it appears that the person named on the Power Of Attorney may have acted against your...

I am sorry for your loss. As stated above, filing the Will is without cost to you. When filing the Will, you should request at least one certified...

My husband died and the court award me a surviving spouse award of $20,000. Do I have to pay Federal and state taxes on this.?

No. The surviving spouse award is not taxable income to you.