Expenses for intestate property occupied by one of many heirs

Excellent responses from colleagues. Nothing i would add. Your question has too many moving parts and too little specific information to provide...

Will I be taxed on the joint bank account balances my Aunt & I share after she passes away? Will the accounts go thru probate

No. You will not be taxed on amount transferred to you from jointly owned accounts. Aunt's estate will not be assessed estate taxes if gross...

Yes. Petitioner should do each of following: 1. Review Probate Notes and clear any notes before hearing; 2. Whether RFA or not, attend hearing...

How can he sale the house when it's still in my wife's mothers name

Law requires will be probated within 4 years of death. information provided indicates probate is necessary. Wife should immediately retain...

How do I probate a will in Harris County, TX, when we have the original will and everything was left to her surviving spouse?

Probate matter will need to be opened in Harris County, TX. Consult local probate counsel to initiate process.

How does probate law resolve a testamentary document with community property law in California concerning a bank account?

Your matter involves complex crossover issues of probate and family law. The bank account may be all dad's separate property; all community...

What can my son do? Can he make the person who sold it to him do something about it?

Your son may/not have easement rights to use the road on neighbor property. Most common easements include: -Express; -Written; -Right-of...

Are all assets in our Family Trust account considered to be joint property? 50/50 split?

Maybe. Character of assets and division during divorce depend on many factors. Not necessarily divided equally simply because they are funded...

What can I do to protect myself in my rightful share of the estate

Your aunt owes duty to all beneficiaries to treat you fairly and keep you informed of status of administration. You may monitor progress of the...

Maybe. General rule is that trustee entitled to reimbursement for expenses related to trust administration. Trust terms may provide...