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Forum: USA
Feb 25th 2013, 4:48 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,482
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Bereavement flight

Sorry to hear about your loss. I also live in Alabama and had to face the same situation last July. For me, I heard while at work and had to make a last minute flight and did not have any time to...
Forum: USA
Feb 13th 2013, 2:41 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 10,883
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Question about IRS form 3250

Thanks. Was just trying to make sure that they understand the reasons for the amount over $100,000 as I don't like dealing with bureaucracy.
Forum: USA
Feb 13th 2013, 2:17 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 10,883
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Question about IRS form 3250

Thanks. The amount was over $100,000 and wired from the UK probate executive in two amounts that totaled over $100,000. The monies were from my mother estate which was divided equally between us...
Forum: USA
Feb 13th 2013, 12:36 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 10,883
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Question about IRS form 3250

I only filled out Part IV.
Forum: USA
Feb 13th 2013, 11:03 am
Replies: 34
Views: 10,883
Posted By thebrit123

Question about IRS form 3520

I just filed IRS form 3250 declaring part of my mother's estate which was over $100,000. Decided to send it certified mail and can see that they received the form.

Does anyone know whether the IRS...
Forum: USA
Nov 26th 2012, 3:27 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,291
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Inheritance from the UK from deceased mother

I called the IRS and was told that I would need to fill out form 3520. With regards to form 8938, he said that this form is still in draft, and that he had no training in the specifics. He did refer...
Forum: USA
Nov 26th 2012, 1:34 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,291
Posted By thebrit123

Inheritance from the UK from deceased mother

My mother, a UK citizen living in the UK, passed away a few months ago. We have a UK probate lawyer who is dividing the assets between us 3 siblings. Should we ask this UK probate lawyer for some...
Forum: USA
Oct 30th 2012, 9:56 am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,937
Posted By thebrit123

Question about estate inheritance and IRS form 3520

The probate solicitor for my mother's estate is going to start distributing the funds between us 3 siblings. He is going to transfer the proceeds from closing her bank accounts and at a later date...
Forum: USA
Oct 18th 2012, 6:10 am
Replies: 34
Views: 21,173
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Best VPN Service for using Iplayer etc

Thanks for all your replies and suggestions.

Decided to try Tunnel Bear starting with their 500MB free trial. The Iplayer played with no buffering and was very fast to navigate. In fact, it was...
Forum: USA
Oct 17th 2012, 10:29 am
Replies: 34
Views: 21,173
Posted By thebrit123

Best VPN Service for using Iplayer etc

Have been noticing that ExpatPat shield (free) is buffering the BBC Iplayer more and more. Have started looking into VPN services. Noticed some people mention StrongVPN. Is this a good one to use. On...
Oct 17th 2012, 7:02 am
Replies: 12
Views: 6,169
Posted By thebrit123

Re: expat shield

Yes, i have been noticing the very slow speeds recently. Have been using them for about a year and it has now become useless due to the buffering. Currently looking for a paid VPN to use instead of...
Forum: USA
Aug 19th 2012, 9:27 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 7,761
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Internal wire transfer from UK to USA

Bob,

The lady that I spoke to called some person who deals with wire transfer. She did admit that they usually deal with wire transfers from the bank and not the other way. Kinda of made me feel...
Forum: USA
Aug 19th 2012, 8:21 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 7,761
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Internal wire transfer from UK to USA

After doing some research have found out that my bank, which is a credit union, does not have swift codes or BIC codes. The probate lawyer a few week ago said to me and my sister that we would have...
Forum: USA
Aug 17th 2012, 9:48 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 7,761
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Internal wire transfer from UK to USA

Just talks to my bank, a credit union. they told me to make sure that it is "no swift" or Bank Identification number (BIC) number as they don't accept this type. The said the funds would have to come...
Forum: USA
Aug 16th 2012, 7:11 am
Replies: 12
Views: 7,761
Posted By thebrit123

Internal wire transfer from UK to USA

With the passing of my mother, we are now starting to deal with the estate. We have a probate solicitor who will arrange for all monies. He said that there are two options for distribution.

1....
Forum: USA
Aug 16th 2012, 7:07 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,801
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Inheritance from the UK to USA

Thanks for all your replies and condolences.

This has been one of the most hardest things to deal with since I loved my mother. It was hard to be in the USA when she was so far away, at least we...
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2012, 11:30 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,801
Posted By thebrit123

Inheritance from the UK to USA

My mother recently passed away after a short battle with cancer. She has left her estate to myself and my two sisters in her will. We have hired a solicitor, who also handled her will, to help us...
Forum: USA
Jul 17th 2012, 1:08 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,594
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Best way to contact sick mother in UK NHS hospital

Wanted to give you guys/gals an update. My mother has been diagnosed with high grade non-hodgkins lymphoma which has a good cure rate. She is going to start Chemo tomorrow.

Luckily, she was moved...
Forum: USA
Jul 13th 2012, 7:22 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,594
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Best way to contact sick mother in UK NHS hospital

Thanks for this info. Have yet to figure out the best way. Had a family conference call yesterday discussing power of attorney. Was asked if I wanted to be the back on this plan. Have decided that...
Forum: USA
Jul 12th 2012, 6:42 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,594
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Best way to contact sick mother in UK NHS hospital

Yes, will try to get the number and ask my family if I can call it. Another option I am looking at is to use a prepaid calling card.

I use the Costco IDT calling card for calling from the USA to...
Forum: USA
Jul 12th 2012, 5:55 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,594
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Best way to contact sick mother in UK NHS hospital

My younger sister in the USA, who is visiting my mum for a week, called me yesterday saying that she can't call back to the USA. Work gave her a Iphone with a limited international calling plan. She...
Forum: USA
Jul 11th 2012, 3:24 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,594
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Best way to contact sick mother in UK NHS hospital

Thanks for all your inputs. A friend at work, suggested that I purchase some type of prepaid smartphone that can do skype. My mother, who is in her 70's, does not own a cellphone and would not know...
Forum: USA
Jul 11th 2012, 1:38 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,594
Posted By thebrit123

Best way to contact sick mother in UK NHS hospital

Just found out the other day that my mother has cancer and is currently in a NHS hospital. It is a very hard situation to deal with being so far away.

Currently she is undergoing radiation for the...
Forum: USA
May 8th 2012, 6:21 am
Replies: 22
Views: 5,827
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Dual passports and going thru Heathrow

Just returned back from my family reunion in the UK and wanted to share my experiences.

I took the advice from the people who replied and had no issues. Below is what I did.

1. Left the USA...
Forum: USA
Apr 18th 2012, 7:21 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 5,827
Posted By thebrit123

Re: Dual passports and going thru Heathrow

Thanks. I will the suggestions above a try.
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