How does a person challenge a trustee who refuses to share assets from a family member who dies?

If you are an heir of the estate you are entitled to a copy of the trust and an accounting. The probate court can be petitioned if the trustee...

Grandfather passed away, no will.

Since the decedent, grandfather, did not have a will this estate may need to be probated if the value of the assets in the estate exceed $100,000. ...

If something were to happen to me how can I make sure my daughter is cared for by a loved one and not the state?

I agree with attorney Brantly. You will need to include appropriate guardianship provisions in the Will itself. Enlist the help of an estate...

Mother passed away last month, she had living trust naming me executor, how do I start the process of executing her will

You seem to be mixing things up a little bit. In the trust, you should be named as trustee and in the will the executor. The process of...

If my ex wife does not file taxes for several years. Can her boyfriend claim my kids or do I have a right to claim them ?

If you pay for support and your wife gives you a Form 8332 to release the deductions to you, then you can claim the deduction. Any individual...

Need clarification re: capital gains tax

I agree with attorney Lowrey. Your basis in the property is the fair market value at the date of death. Unless the six month alternate valuation...

No, this is not ethical. Let him know that you will contact the State Board of Accountancy if the documents are not provided to you. If he does...

Will the irs foreclose if you are unemployed and already have a lien placed on your home

You need to contact the IRS or hire a professional to do so for you. The best thing to do in this situation is keep an open line of communication...

I need a lawyer to help me lower my real estate taxes in Cook County. Where can I find one?

Check with your local bar association. They will have a referral line that can help you. Any individual seeking legal advice for their own...

What can I do to get back the Social Security cards of kids to be able to claim taxes?

You do not need the social security cards to claim the deduction. However, you do need to have their social security numbers. If you do not have...