Should I ask for my sisters keys back if I am Executrix to his estate and I need to protect his home and belongings?

Your attorney should advise you in this regard if he has not. In any case, you are responsible to safeguard and administer the assets of the...

Do I have to pay taxes on cash that was found in my deceased father's house?

If your father's net estate exceeds $3.5 million for federal estate tax purposes (if he died in 2009; $2 million for 2008), there would be federal...

My Brother is listed as the executor of my dads will and i am listed second he has done nothing , How do i have him removed as e

If he has been appointed by the court petition to have him removed. If he has not been appointed, you need to file the will with the court seeking...

If the beneficiary of my life insurance policy is my estate, is the payout subject to estate taxes when I die?

I agree with the info in the first two responses. Depending on variety of factors it may be wise for you to transfer ownership of the policy to...

I agree with Mr. Barger's response - good information. Get a lawyer and do it sooner rather than later.

Wills

Is your sister living or deceased? The only person that can change a Will (called a codicil) is the person to whom the will relates (your sister)....

Trustee will not give permission for me to receive a copy of my fathers will & trust.

Agree with Keith's advice on how to proceed - it is unfortunate.

Must I probate a will when there are no assets but a lot of debt?

Generally the only state law requirement is that if you have possession of an original Will that you file it with the local probate court (file it...

How can I get my trust fund?

I would hire an attorney in CA where the trustee now lives. The lawyer would send a letter on behalf of the beneficiary requesting an accounting...

How do i get a copy of my deceased fathers will when the wife is not giving out any information about the will and who's on it?

The simplest way to proceed is to contact a local probate attorney to determine if state law requires a person with a Will to present it for filing...