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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Federal Clark v. Rameker http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/13pdf/13-299_mjn0.pdf

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? This case hails from PA. Since it has become quite lonely here in the low rent Wills & Trusts digs, I thought that I would offer up this evidence that not all fiduciaries "get away with it."...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? The action occurs in Alabama Since it is kind of slow around here... A tale of a lottery, a former Waffle House waitress, jilted co-workers, an S Corp, gift taxes... The section headings from the Findings of Facts: I. She’s Got a Ticket To Ride...

Squibblings - A doozy What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Iowa While taking a quick search for another thread, I ran across this case from Iowa. For all of you hoping that the kids will play and work well together when you pass away. It has a bit of everything...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/aug/28/port-royal-estate-Frank-Blumeyer-Allen-Brufsky/

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Suit filed in PA Not a question. Just an interesting case. Who says that the wealthy are not job creators? Special prize for those that correctly guess the number of mouths being fed by a wealthy couple who stated that they were interested in...

If you locked your thread by mistake and return... I think that you need to explain this insurance policy and what you mean by "covered and added." Have you submitted a claim?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? The case in New York Just visiting up here in the dangerous environs of Family Law. :D But here's a real interesting case that has percolated up to the New York Supremes...

Has the will been submitted for probate and has your brother been appointed by the court as the executor? A will naming someone means nothing until the will is admitted to probate and the someone is appointed by the court.

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? N/A Uh oh! There really are "gift tax police!" http://www.bnasoftware.com/News/Tax_News/Articles/IRS_Asks_Court_to_Release_Property_Tax_Records_to_Catch_Gift_Tax_Nonfilers.asp

Kind of tough to respond when you close the thread. Contact the Orphans' Court in the county in which your Grandmother resided to inquire about probate of her estate. Nobody can say if it is a cause for concern. Six to 12 months (maybe longer if it is a complicated estate) is generally a...

Kelly - You locked your thread. Unfortunately PA does not have a true small estate procedure that bypasses the probate court. The closest to it is: Pennsylvania probate is not terribly complicated. I suggest that you enter something like "pennsylvania probate process" in a search engine...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? This is in PA. For all you squibbling fans... A Squibble Too Far Feds: Karoly faked wills -- themorningcall.comWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

I came across a mention of this web-based application while doing some reading. With the number of posts we see here about fights over dividing personal property, I thought that it was interesting that someone felt that there was a business opportunity. I wonder if there is enough demand for...

What is the name of your state? PA The decedent owned a rental property that was bequeathed to a specific beneficiary. The property was appraised at the time of death at $183,000. That value was used for calculation of the Pennsylvania inheritance tax. The total estate was under the federal...