If I get a gift from my father from overseas how i will be taxed?

I agree with Mr. Larson, though I would add that you may still need to report the foreign gift if it is particularly large. See IRS Form 3520 and...

My husband died and I was told that I am not the beneficiary, this was changed and I dont know how or why. Help please!

I agree with attorneys Johnson and Criscione. As long as you did not waive your spousal rights (most often occurs via prenuptial agreement), then...

How long a period until a will has to be finalized .

I agree with Attorney Frederick. Moreover, it sounds like there is already a probate attorney handling the process. It sounds as though there is...

Thinking of moving to Panama. Do we need an international trust?

As long as you are not revoking your New Mexico trust, I do not see a reason why it would not remain valid. The assets titled in the name of your...

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My deceased Mom has an ammended trust leaving her condo to my daughter. How do I get her name on the deed?

I agree with the two experienced Attorneys above. With regard to homestead, you should be aware that there are three types of homestead in...

How do I get a copy of the old power of attorney law?

Here is a link to the 2004 version of the statute located on the Florida Senate Website:...

I want to file my own summary of administration without a lawyer. Deceased left no will

I strongly agree with the two attorneys above, in that this may be more complex that it seems on its surface. If you feel that you want to handle...

My brother is the exitorand there is some cash at hand and he is not giving me my half

I agree with the answers above and would like to add a bit. Distribution to beneficiaries is generally the final task in closing an estate. A...

My father died in 2005 and my step mother took 200,000 of insurance money and gave me and my sister nothing. He had no will.

Attorney Criscione is correct. If your step-mother was named as sole beneficiary on the policy, then she would be entitled to the entire proceeds...

My father passed away with no will. Can my sister and daughter petition to be executors.

First, there is no reason why either of them could not petition to be personal representative (Florida's name for executor), but you should be...