Can a 1040 be filed for a deceased person if we don't have letters of testamentary?

Your aunt very likely didn't even have an obligation to file taxes while she was alive. But even if she did, there's no reason for you to worry...

He can write a statement revoking any and all powers of attorney naming your sister as his agent. The statement should be signed and notarized, and...

My mom passed away with no will, so things are going into Probate. She still owes on her house, can I take over the mortage?

There are two parts to your question. (1) Can you "take over" the mortgage? You can keep paying on it. Since you are a blood relative of the...

Can a family member purchase the family home below market value if the home was left to the deceased estate to form a charity?

Because he left the home to establish a charity, the executor (even if that's you) is obligated to obtain the best available price for the...

Removal of ownership which are deceased

You just need to file forms with the county recorder: An affidavit of death of joint tenant, a Preliminary Change of Ownership form, and a form to...

Executor in California probate has used an ineffective void grant deed to pass real property

This sounds like a complex situation. You don't indicate what your relationship to all this is. The judge has ruled on the validity of the will....

First, a will has to be probated. What I believe you're trying to ensure is that you, his friend, get the assets as he intended instead of a...

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How do I enforce an agreement against a deceased person? I co-own property with this person and we are tenants in common.

If you're describing it correctly, that sounds like a strange agreement. Nothing states that you become the owner upon payment of the $100,000. I...

Was gifted a house and I never put it in my own name

You should set up an appointment with an estate planning attorney. They can help you with the issues with the house deed, as well as set up a trust.

I need a lawyer to help me my husband's 401K, Pension, social security.

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's very hard to adjust to the loss of a spouse, especially if they die unexpectedly. You can find an attorney on...