I live in Illinois. When my Mom died she left me $43,000 from a IRA. do I pay income tax on that money?

If you are the beneficiary of the IRA and you choose not to "roll over" the money into your own IRA, then you will be taxed on the money. If you...

My mother passed away on Jan. 24. My family and I feel that Hospice didn't work the way they sould have.

I am sorry for your loss. I am aware that watching people die (especially loved ones) is very difficult and it commonly causes reoccurring...

In the state of NJ can a man leave his half of a jointly owned residence to someone other than his wife in his will.

It's interesting that you wish to leave your home to someone else. I think that Mr. Micklin's answer is very good. I also think that if you are...

I need to make a will. Is there a website that will help me making a will.

I would agree with Mr. Wood. There is no book, computer program or website that can replace the knowledge of an experienced attorney with respect...

I own property in VA an I have a will leaving everything to my son. If I remarried in Florida, how this affect my properties?

I would strongly suggest that you consult with an elder law attorney before as soon as possible. You may want to do a prenuptial; however, you...

If I've been left in a trust do I have legal rights to see it or get a copy?

Generally, parents would leave their estate to each other and then, upon both of their deaths to their children or others. Thus, if you are named...

(follow up) In a will, can I designate as beneficiary my sister's family trust, or should I name persons in the trust directly?

Yes you can name a trust. As to the pros and cons - that you should ask of an attorney during your consultation. It is wise to use an attorney as...

How do I go about obtaining an affidavit of no estate to prove next of kin?

Perhaps what the funeral home was suggesting is that your boyfriend's mother provide the insurance company with an Affidavit of Heirship to...

Attorneys are not consistent in their practices when it comes to retaining original documents. Some firm never will maintain originals and others...

The wife left the husband in 1988 the husband died 9/12 and never got a divorce Does the wife get all what he owns

Were there children? How were the assets that Husband had titled? If the assets were joint ownership, Payable on Death or named beneficiaries...