When a trust is left to multiple individuals&one of them can't be located, how long must search go on before others divvy share?

The trustee of the trust needs to go to court and file an action to have the missing individual declared dead. If that is successful and that the...

How can I make sure my late father's estate is protected from his long time girlfriend? She's already collecting his SS benefits

The first thing you should do is hire a probate attorney. It is not clear from your facts as to whether or not the person collecting the benefits...

I filed in probate court in 2005 for an estate . Do I have to pay inheritance tax in 2015?

You need a local lawyer. Inheritance Tax (state) or Estate Tax (US) is generally due within 9 months of the date of death so you are way past...

In Texas, if land was given to my wife as a gift does that mean if I build house on her land the house will be hers if divorce?

There are really not enough facts here to even guess at a reasonable conclusion. However, the land is your wife's separate property. If you...

I live and work in CA 51% of the time. The other 49% I am working in NYC. Should my paycheck have CA or NY taxes taken?

Mr. Halverson is correct. You will owe income tax in both states and their respective subdivisions for monies earned in that state.

Is comingling a nonprofit's funds with a Library's legal?

It sounds to me like everything is being kept separate. You should have no problems.

The witholding rate has nothing to do with the tax rate. At the end of the year when you prepare your income tax return you will add all of your...

Do I need a Deed of Trust?

Mr. Cahan is absolutely right. It is too late to protect your family members

Debt Forgiveness

Normally when an heir owes the estate money it is because it is an advance on their inheritance. If that is the case, then there is no forgiveness...

Inheritance and taxes, who gets a cut, and how much?

As the prior answer indicated, you were the named beneficiary on this account. It is probably a IRA or a 401k or maybe even a pension plan from...