If all heirs waive rights can we avoid probate.

If your mom had probatable assets the only way to transfer title to these assets is through probate. The heirs cannot agree to forgo the...

If she is in breech of her fiduciary duty and failing to administer the trust in a competent and timely manner it is possible that you could have...

When there is a revocable living trust, what steps does the secondary trustee need to take after death of the primary trustee?

You first need to look at the trust document to determine what it says about the trustees and what needs to be done when a trustee dies. You then...

Stepmom took all my inheritence. Can she do that?

You should hire your own attorney to investigate this situation, protect your rights, and determine whether you have any inheritance coming to you....

What happens to this money if there is no will and whose responsibility is it to get this straightened out? Should i hire an aty

If there is no will or trust and the account does not have a payable on death provision, or is in a joint account, then you will have to probate...

Home held in a trust, is refinancing assumable

This depends on the loan documents and your state laws. Many lenders will allow the heirs to assume the loan. If he is going to refinance you...

How do I file my taxes if I am legally seperated and don't want to file jointly. What are my options.

Your filing status is determined on the last day of the tax year. If you are married then you can file as married filing jointly or married filing...

Ask your employer why they did this. This will reduce your withholding and cause you to possible have to pay taxes and penalties at the end of the...

Will i have to pay taxes on money iv'e inherited from my mothers estate

I agree with attorney Fromm. You need to determine the source of this inheritance. If it is not an IRA it is most likely not taxable. However,...

Putting to rest back taxes

Yes, the offer in compromise if accepted will extinguish your tax liability subject to the terms of the offer as accepted by the government. Any...