I agree with the prior answer, especially regarding the tax basis issues. However, if your father gifts the properties to you and your sister and...

Your question cannot be answered without examining the Will provisions that name your husband. For example, if he is named to receive a specific...

I agree with the first response that an action against the funeral home would be difficult. In many states, a health care power of attorney...

Why is probate needed with the sale of real property If a trust was set up on said property?

It would appear that the sale contract or other document was not assigned to the Trustee of the Trust. That being the case, the balloon payment...

Some types of lawsuits terminate upon the death of the plaintiff. Others may be continued by the plaintiff's estate or by other family members. ...

When can any one other than the government agencies have access to my joint tax returns with my deceased husband and how?

The general rule is that income tax returns are private and do not have to be disclosed to anyone other than proper tax authorities. Of course, a...

How far back can Idaho estate recovery go in order to recoup moneys paid to disabled persons?

It appears that there was no Medicaid assistance for your Mom. Therefore, there is no Medicaid recovery for your Mom's care. However, Idaho...

Trust to Trust Payments Taxable?

The answer to your question is complicated. Is a transfer from Trust A to Trust B taxable? Maybe. When money or property is distributed from a...

What can we do to find out if we are in the Will?

Mr Bond was correct when he pointed out that failing to act may cause you problems. In Idaho, one must file to probate a Will within 3 years or...

What is the correct processes for filing a power of attorney with the courts?

If your purpose in "filing" is to sell real estate, then, you don't need to file the POA with the court at all; you just need to take the original...