New Smyrna Beach, FL asked in Estate Planning for South Carolina

Q: Should my 2 sisters and I sign a renunciation of rights for our step-mom to take over probate? Can she sell the house?

There are 3 daughters from previous marriage. Step mom is not on the title so probate says we are the heirs. Step mom wants us to sign renucation of right to administration of bond.

we want her to stay as long as she wants/lives obviously but we don't want her to be able to sell it. what should we do?

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A: You should hire your own attorney to represent you and your interests in the matter. Don’t sign anything without having your attorney review if first. No attorney in this forum can give you personalized advupice without reviewing all of the relevant documents and your particular circumstances.

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