It IS a non probate transfer, and therefore the language in the will has no bearing on how you distribute the money. Under the concept of right of survivorship, the money automatically became all yours
Hi Trina, I'm sorry about I don't understand your question. Did the father die and leave the money? How did the brother get it if your daughter is the beneficiary? You said he took "the money"
Yes, it is a reasonable concern. There is a very, very good chance that the present estate tax law will be extended - and Congress can wait until early next fall to pass the extension (if a person were
Will I don't condone avoiding any obligation - however you asked so I will tell you. If your brother is names as the beneficiary of an "Irrevocable" trust, no one can get that money. Of course it has
You will need to go through probate. Whoever files to open up the estate will receive soon after filing a document called letters testamentary, and a certified copy of this document is what the bank will

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