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half sibling has always stayed in NYC. The rest of us are in SC. Me and my sister have been staying in this house practically all our lives, but dad didn't leave a will, but all my siblings know and have heard my dad say he wanted for me to have and take over the house. I'm disabled now... View More 
answered on Mar 2, 2021
There are many options that can be explored to transfer title to you as part of the estate administration and probate process. If all of the other siblings are agreeable to transfer the property to you there can be an agreement signed or they can waive their interest in the property. A lawyer can... View More
Do heirs have more rights than i do what rights do claimed heirs have. To property i am last living owner. And its a bit of confusion do they have same rights as i do whats the difference
answered on Dec 9, 2020
This may depend on how long it has been since the deceased person passed away and if the others named in the will or related persons of the deceased survived the deceased person. A probate lawyer can help determine how to best proceed in what is most likely a Determination of Heirs situation.
answered on Jul 3, 2012
Contact a workers comp attorney as soon as possible for more help.
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answered on Jul 3, 2012
You could be possibly held in contempt of court.
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answered on Jun 26, 2012
This refers to the elective share in South Carolina which is a law that states a surviving spouse entitled to a third of the deceased spouse's probate estate. There is no law that you must leave a third to a spouse in a will and many times the elective share is not made.
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answered on Jun 26, 2012
A life insurance policy is always part of an estate. If there is a beneficiary then it usually not part of the probate estate. If the beneficiary named on the policy is not married any more then the named beneficiary would most likely still get the policy.
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answered on Jun 26, 2012
The deed of distribution can be completed by a personal representative, but it is strongly recommended that an attorney be involved in the process to help prevent trouble in the future.
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answered on Jun 26, 2012
No. You can be a power of attorney agent in or have your power of attorney agent live in another state. It can be a good idea to name an agent that is close by to make things easier and more convient.
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Maintenance fees. can these fees be continued to be taken from our estste after we're gone
answered on Jun 4, 2012
The estate has to pay all debts that it owes. If the time share continues to charge fees or the estate owes fees after you die, they will have to paid before assets are distributed.
answered on Jun 4, 2012
A probate attorney will have to probate the estate of the person who left your mother the property in their will and then they will have to probate her estate with the property in it.
answered on May 26, 2012
After the Deed of Distribution In the Probate Court if it is a probate asset.
http://www.sccourts.org/forms/pdf/400PC.pdf
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answered on May 26, 2012
You will have to file a name change petition in the family court in your county. You will also have to do SLED background check and a DSS screen, and verify that you are not on the Sexual Offender Registry.
An family law attorney can help you through these steps
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I do not want Emancipation. I just want to leave.
answered on Nov 13, 2011
If stepdad has custody he may be able to enforce it until you are 18.
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answered on Nov 13, 2011
Yes. If there are proper grounds for an action. Contact an attorney on NC where the alleged malpractice happened.
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answered on Oct 29, 2011
If there is not enough money to pay a bill or creditor then assets from the estate will be sold to pay the bill. Assets not named in a will are sold first and then items specifically named in the will may be sold. If there is not enough assets to pay the bill, then the creditor will get whatever... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2011
South Carolina recognizes the Psychological Parent Doctrine that may give rights to grandparents. You can read this case for more information.
http://www.judicial.state.sc.us/opinions/displayOpinion.cfm?caseNo=4108
answered on Oct 29, 2011
You must file in the county the conviction took place. Each county has their own process. This is an example and explanation http://www.scsolicitor9.org/expungement.htm
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