Uncle "stealing" from family after grandmother's passing?

Summary is confusing. "life estate between my uncle and mother" ... then "split betwwen mother and Uncle" .. then "became his on...

What are my options concerning questionable distribution of my mother's estate assets?

If you are suspicious - hire an attorney.

Do the joint owners of assets inherit the entire asset even if the estate goes to probate?

joint asset held assets - to JT Ira's don't go the JT - there is no such thing - they go to the beneficiary And yes - even if there is a...

Is it a conflict of interest for my sister, co-executor of my father's estate, to have the same attorney that my father had?

Why don't you have your own counsel? Shouldn't that be the focus???

What can i do about my step-dad?

Sorry for your loss. However, every individual has the right to do with their estate planning what they choose to do. It sounds like she left...

See local attorney, get appointed, get insurance - consider who the beneficiary is - is it you or someone else or group of people as part of...

Should my stepson receive the same amount of property and/or funds as my two biological sons?

This is a personal question - to you. You can dispose of how you choose. Clients have differing approaches: -all to their bio kids -...

Prepare a "Trust Transfer Deed" and "Preliminary Change of Ownership Report" to transfer to revocable living trust - check recorder's site - I...

Can I rescind my rights to an estate after probate has opened?

Not sure of question I think you are saying can you give up inheritance - For 9 months after death - and provided you have accepted ZERO...

We plan to gift the half interest we have on the house with our son assuming our mortgage, what are the tax implications?

Based on limited information - the gift is the value of the gift/property and has nothing to do with "basis" (which is generally purchase price...

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