What could go wrong that could cause potential tax liabilities for a secondary beneficiary who has disclaimed a inherited IRA.

In short, yes - you need to properly disclaim the IRA or it will be treated as passing to you, subject to any income or estate taxes applicable...

Depending on several factors, if your mother's estate is still in probate, you could petition the court for an order that would give the eldest...

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Do i need an attorney regarding a living trust?

It's unclear whether your father still has capacity (mental ability to make financial decisions) or not; if so, you are likely not entitled to any...

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My dad died. My sister say his house and life insurance is only for her. Is this true?

If your father's estate is worth more than $150,000 (not including the life insurance), then your sister is supposed to open a probate proceeding...

GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE WAS GIFTED TO DAUGHTERS AND DEED WAS CHANGED TO THE DAUGHTERS NAME, MONTHS BEFORE HER PASSING

Also, make sure that the deed was recorded with the county recorder's office in the county in which the house is located. If so, there should be a...

Does a bond need to be done before the probate court date?

Be aware that you may not need a bond. If the will waives it, you may not need it. Additionally, if the will does not require a bond, all of the...

My ex girlfriend will not move out of my moms house even though my mom is deceased ,and I am now the owner,and she is suing me.

If you are now the title owner of the house, you will need to file an unlawful detainer (eviction) action against your girlfriend in order to get...

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How do I get a court appointed trust

If you are the executor named in someone's will (that person is called the "decedent"), and the decedent has more than $150,000 worth of assets,...

How to petition an Executor?

As noted, your question has some ambiguities in it that make it difficult to answer. To clarify, if there was a trust, there should be no...

My father passed away in 2012 in Houston TX & his wife passed away last week, with no will. Can we claim any of his assets?

I agree that you'll need to contact a Texas probate attorney - the disposition of your father's assets are determined by Texas law. However, if...