Probate

Question: l am one of 14 heirs of my grandmother’s estate. My cousin made herself administrator, but has not done any of the duties that she is supposed to do. The attorney she hired that [...]

Question: Grandfather died leaving a life estate to grandmother providing that when she died it would be split half and half with between their two daughters.  One daughter died before [...]

Question: I am working on estate planning and have varying opinions on how to handle my property. I moved into an affordable 55+ co-op that is owned by a non-profit.  I own a share in the [...]

The effect of death on taxation of capital gains may be the only silver lining in the passing of a loved one. This is because of the “step-up” in basis that occurs at death. To [...]