Should anyone do any estate planning this year since the estate tax is repealed?

I understand that this year is a particularly complex time to try to out-guess what Congress is going to do with the Federal Estate Tax. However,...

My mother is the sole caretaker of my father ,who is bedridden and has dementia. due to a family spat my stepsister is accusing

This is a very difficult circumstance. It is not wise to assume that these investigations will not result in problems for your mother. It is...

This question must be answered by an attorney in Tennessee who is familiar with family law and estate planning matters because your sister is a...

What do I do about a check sent from a deceased uncle, made out to me as executor of estate of my sons deceased father?

I agree that it is likely that the check is a distribution from the estate of the uncle to your child's father by virtue of the provisions of the...

Can my mother fight for possession of a home she has lived in for 10+ years.

I think your mother should be cautious about spending too much money on this battle. Your grandmother's Will applies only to assets that she...

How long do you have on a will to get your half of the inheritance.

The state that you would check in will depend upon where the deceased person lived, and where the deceased person owned real estate. I presume...

Is a bank transfer acceptable to Medicaid as proof that a loan was made and is being paid back?

Your mother will have to bear the burden of proving that the $10,000 was loaned to her by you. The Medicaid agency will certainly assume that the...

My fiance passed away. He has no surviving family. He was 60.. . What can I do or not do? Do I initiate or wait for the state?

I am assuming that your fiancee left no Will that would provide direction as to his intended beneficiaries of his estate, or the person that he...

Do I have to return the deposit if my tenant moves out before the end of the lease and I get someone else to rent?

You should review the specific terms of the lease to determine your responsibility to return the deposit. However, in general, the deposit is...

Can someone who signed a lease agreement get out of his lease before taking possession of the keys?

You should review the specific terms of the lease to be certain that the obligation of the lessee is not contingent upon some event - - - such as...