Mom passed away and I'm executor. I used my SS# on the online Tax ID application instead of hers. Should it have been her SS#?

You are correct. The responsible party is the person the IRS will contact about matters regarding your mother's estate, and the person whom they...

Is it risky to buy a house whose title is in probate petition?

Some courts are stricter than others regarding transferring title to real property into a trust after the truster's death. Instead of a guaranteed...

About how long does a person spend being a "trustee" in an "intra-vivos" transfer of real estate?

An "intervivos trust" is usually called a revocable trust or a revocable living trust - and it the most common trust out there. Such a trust does...

How does one change the trustee on the house deed

If your grandmother added your uncle AS TRUSTEE to the house deed, then she needs to file an affidavit of change of trustee with the county...

Can a city charge you for rent?

If there will be money available to pay the bill after the probate proceeding is finished, let the water company know and tell them the estate will...

Attorney's fees without a Court Order for Trust with Court supervision

Ask the litigation attorney to provide you with statute or local rule allowing payment of attorney fees without court order for trust under court...

When an elder woman’s son rents out her one of her houses and signs as the landlord & his account # for the rent check to go to

This question has too many separate issues to be answered in this forum. You need to consult with an estate planning attorney/litigator in a...

How do I get to see the will of my deceased father when my mother will not allow it

I do not understand your question. Are you talking about your father or your father-in-law.? Do you want to see the will in effect at the date of...

Do I have rights to my house, that my mom left me?

You don't explain why you believe the house belongs to you and your brothers. If your aunt was appointed guardian for you and your brothers when...

You know that the only way to resolve the this conflict is to make changes to the way the Trust is set up and being currently administered, unless...