18 Feb My mom added us to her deed and then died. Do we owe taxes?
You may received a step-up in basis when you inherit a home. ...
Estate Planning
15 Feb What tax is owed when my stepfather sells my mom’s home?
It depends in part of who the current owner of the home is. ...
08 Feb Will a living trust save time and money when settling an estate?
Living trusts have the advantages of privacy and the elimination of challenges to the estate....
02 Feb Are these fees taken from my brother’s estate legal?
Certain fees can be paid to an executor, but you can't overdo it. ...
29 Jan If I move to Florida, will the N.J. inheritance tax be due?
The inheritance tax is based on the deceased's relationship to the heirs. ...
27 Jan Will I owe inheritance tax on my deceased mother’s house?
The inheritance tax is based on your relationship to the person who died....
15 Jan Who gets a lump sum from Social Security when someone dies?
Social Security does pay a one-time lump sum death benefit of $255 to certain heirs. ...
12 Jan When do I have to take money from this inherited annuity?
There are several options to take funds from an inherited annuity....