If a mother dies and leaves 2 adult children out of her will, can it be contested?

As an heir of the mother, the other sister's shall always have the right to contest the mother's will and/or trust, but they will have the burden...

In California, can a simple will be overridden by a spouse, if she unwilling to honor it.

To some degree this is a yes and no answer. First, if the Will is validly executed, at the time the decedent appeared to be of sound mind and...

My trustee has has asked me to move out home after 10 years

I agree with the other responses that you must speak with a trust and estates attorney as soon as possible to determine exactly what the trust...

Is there a federal and/or state capital gains tax on an inherited home that is sold in 2-3 years?

Be sure to speak with an attorney who understands the property tax implications of this transfer. First, the transfer to you and sister was...

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Can my stepmother turn our family trust into her own "maiden name trust"? I t looks like she paid someone 85000 to transfer

You can also have your attorney check to see how title to any real property is held, and if it was changed recently. That may give you proof that...

How is an inheritance passed down?

One thing to add to the comments of the others is that you are in California, and we often use trusts to pass our assets to our specific...

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One possible answer that we have used in California but may not be available to you in PA, is for Mom and her husband to have an agreement that he...