Who is considered a non-resident alien for tax reasons?

An alien is any individual who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. A nonresident alien is an alien who has not passed the green card test or...

Do I have to pay tax's if I don't sell home ,but get payed off by the other half who own's the home with me?

Yes you will. This is a taxable event. You will have a capital gain based on the difference between what you are paid and your tax basis, less...

I am legal next of kin to my cousin. Am I obligated to be executor of his estate? Do I have a choice?

You are not obligated. You can just say no. You may want to let him know so that he can adjust his estate plan accordingly. Any individual...

Is there a will that names her as personal representative? She still would have to open probate and the will would have to be validated. If you...

A father died leaving 2 sisters money

I agree with attorney Brewer. Get an attorney and begin probate immediately. If you don't the money may all be gone. Any individual seeking...

I agree with the other attorneys. The first responsibility of the trustee is to make sure all of the bills of the estate are paid. You should...

A question about filing a will with the state of Minnesota.

This is a very important thing that you are doing, and I am sure that you want your wishes carried out. Therefore, I suggest you have an estate...

Will I get my child if the unthinkable happens?

I agree with attorney Brewer. Unless your right have somehow been previously terminated, or you are an unfit parent, you should be first in line...

What is an Estate Checking Account used for. Can monies be used to pay the attroney out of estate?

Yes this is an appropriate expense of the estate. However, probate fees, if any, cannot be paid to the attorney out of the estate until they are...

Dad died w/o a legal will and my brother became exec over the estate and is cheating us and not notifying us of decisons

I agree with attorney Fromn. You need an attorney immediately. This estate needs to be probated in the county of your dad's residence. Any...