Minor Roth IRA, now 20, estranged from my parents After years of assuming the money was entirely lost to my parents (they stole all my earnings in checking and I had no statements) I randomly just happened upon my old Roth IRA For Minors. I’m listed as a beneficiary and it’s through Fidelity, but I called them and they said I definitely need my parents to transfer the account, even if I’m above…

Estranged dad claiming me on payroll Hi everyone! I got an email from my estranged dad’s accountant sharing a W-2 for me. I never worked for him and have already filed my taxes for the year. I’m not sure what I need to be doing, because I don’t want any problems with the IRS. I’ve already called the accountant and she basically told me to call my dad and say I’m owed the net amoun…

Estranged mother died. Can I just leave the house to the state to deal with? I just found out my mother died. I’m technically next of kin, but hadn’t had any contact with her in over 15 years. I know I should contact an attorney probably, but I really don’t want to pay for an attorney unless it’s really necessary… My mother lived in NY state. I do not. She was broke and had a tendency to hoard back when we had contact, a…