Kind of a difficult question. Normally funeral and related expenses would be appropriate. You don't mention who the heirs are and if they approved...

My mom was left a house by her grandmother through a trust, and 36 years later the bank is trying to get her out of the house

Many trusts contain language that permits a trustee to terminate a trust if the assets of the trust become 'uneconomical' to manage. However, if...

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How much can I expect to pay for assistance in estate planning including a will, health and financial power of attorney etc

I don't mean to be evasive, but that's like asking how much does a little black dress cost. It depends. The best way for you to find out the range...

Being a beneficiary on an Irrevocable Estate Trust & filing Bankruptcy Chapter 7

You will have to disclose your beneficiary status in your bankruptcy. There are timelines that come into play as well as the language of the trust...

Two Claims in two months

Your history of accidents should not affect your current claim. Your company should cover it. IHowever, t will probably result in either an...

Is a civil judgment against me (business owner) a tax deduction?

I agree with the prior answer. From your description of the facts it seems more like a personal expense and not a business expense but depending on...

There is a home next to mine that is empty and the property taxes are at least 2 years old .i want to pay the taxes on it

You should check and see if a tax lien has been filed. If you can buy the lien there would be a way that you could eventually end up wit the house....

Can i get house back that my dad signed over to myself and his cousin before he passed

Based on the facts you describe it is hard to see how you could get the house back. You should meet with a lawyer in your area to discuss this in...

How do I close my deceased mother's banking account?

You need to check with a Virginia lawyer. It may be that if the account balance is small enough you can close it with a simple affidavit. If the...

I am the sole trustee for my deceased dad's trust. I was just informed of a oil lease that was not Listed in the trust.

Only the executor/personal representative of the probate estate can sign a deed on behalf of a deceased person. You will need to file a probate...