24 Sep My mom wants to give me her house. What’s the best way?
There are tax consequences to transferring a home. ...
19 Sep I’m fighting with my mom’s executor. What can I do?
The executor must give you a copy of the will so you can see its provisions. ...
18 Sep Can a nursing home make me spend down an IRA?
If you work with an attorney, you may be able to shield some assets from Medicaid. ...
17 Sep We’re selling our home to our son for cheap. Is it a gift?
Not all gifts will be taxable, but you do have to report it to the IRS. ...
10 Sep My parents want to leave their house to the church
Parents can leave their estates to anyone they choose under most circumstances. ...
06 Sep Will this special needs trust be subject to the inheritance tax?
It depends largely on how the trust was initially funded. ...
05 Sep How can we fight a bad estate administrator?
You can ask a judge to step in if you think an administrator is not doing his job. ...
04 Sep Am I responsible for dad’s nursing home bills?
Be cautious before you sign any paperwork on behalf of a parent. ...
28 Aug With no will, does my ex’s new wife get an inheritance?
Without a will, state law determines how inheritances are received. ...
21 Aug How do I protect my niece’s inheritance from her husband?
There are ways to make sure an inheritance doesn't get in the wrong hands. ...