Yes, this can be done. Typically, the account-owner simply opens a new Roth account and requests the custodian to move the funds at the request of the traditional IRA owner. Penalties will generally...
maybe....it's called a Roth Conversion...you may be able to do it if your income is less than $100,000. When you do it, you must report as income for the current year the amount converted (this is...