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answered on Dec 11, 2018
As song as the will was witnessed by two people when it was signed, the will is valid. It would be better if it also contained a Self Proving Affidavit signed by a notary and meeting Georgia's standards. It would not hurt for you to pay a lawyer for 15-20 minutes time to review your document... View More
I'm his neice can I get apart of his estate plus can my neice get apart since my brother has passed away
answered on Nov 20, 2018
If your uncle died with a spouse or any children-ever-, then your uncle's siblings will share in his estate. If your parent, who was your uncle's sibling, passed away, you are entitled to inherit your parent's share of your uncle's estate. The same applies to your cousin.
answered on Nov 15, 2018
There is no set person that has to take over responsibility for a parent who has had a stroke. Assuming the parent has a good relationship with their children they would likely step up to help, but they are not required to by law. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
They are 2 years of taxes owed
She also filed a property deed with her boyfriend who lived with her.
answered on Oct 25, 2018
Possibly. There are a number of variables to determine who will be entitled to any property left behind by your daughter. You should consult with a probate attorney to discuss the specific facts and circumstances of your daughter's estate to determine your rights.
answered on Oct 23, 2018
I don't know that any formality is necessarily required. A simple statement by the named executor, notarized and filed with the clerk's office ought to do it.
but racking up billable hours. What can we do?
make my own health care decisions and a power of attorney?
answered on Oct 19, 2018
In an advance directive for health, the principal (i.e., the person who executes the document) may appoint an agent to make health care decisions. If he appoints an agent, then the advance directive is a medical power of attorney. Another type of power of attorney is a financial power of attorney... View More
Can this keep a child from inheritance
answered on Sep 10, 2018
We would need to know more facts about your case in order to prove you with a thorough response. Was there a will left when the person died and was the child not left an inheritance? Did the estate go through probate? You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in... View More
I have lived at my residence for 1 year and my mother in law for 2. She was taking care of an elderly woman who passed a year ago. The home is in her decised son's name an widow was not able to be found by us nore family . Grandson said we could stay there as long as we kept it up. Widow shoes... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2018
This is a simple question with a complex answer.
Who owns the home right now? Only the rightful owner, or someone with a lease from the rightful owner, can evict you.
If the home is in the name of a deceased person, the home will need to go through probate to be transferred into... View More
To his estate & upon release of said life estate (my death), property shall pass to BRALYN COLE MCDONALD. But, the will also states "I CONFER UPON THE EXECUTOR THE POWER TO DO ALL THINGS DEEMED NECESSARY OR PROPER REGARDING FOLLOWING POWERS, WHICH MAY BE EXERCISED WITHOUT ORDER OF OR... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2018
Your question is well past complicated. The entire will needs to reviewed by a lawyer specializing in probate law. You compound the issue by discussing grandchildren who might have a conservator. You make no mention of grandchildren as you quote part of the will. This question ought to be... View More
Can I do the quick claim deed for my half of the property. Spouse is currently in bankruptcy
answered on Jul 31, 2018
I think this may be a duplicate question. No, you won't be able to do that. You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and present you with the options. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
answered on Jul 29, 2018
No, that is fraud.
It is currently in my name only and was paid for in full with my money
answered on Jul 26, 2018
If your sister was appointed as your conservator by the probate court, she should place all of yiur assets into her name, as your conservator.
stepmother was on the deed. do my sister and I have any rights to property if there is no will?
answered on Jul 20, 2018
In Georgia, if real property is owned by two people as joint tenants with right of survivorship, on the death of the first owner, the property would belong to the surviving owner. If the property is owned by two people as tenants in common, on the death of the first owner, the undivided interest... View More
Or does he need to obtain “petition of personal representative for leave to sell property” as well?
answered on Jul 17, 2018
Unless he was granted expanded powers with the Letters of Administration, he has to get court approval to sell the property. He will ultimately be able to sell the home once he gets court approval.
My step mother and I are were left executors of the father's estate. This is a wife of 4 years who has gained almost everything my dad has worked his entire life for. He left her a life estate to live in the house but left the house to me and her each owning 50%. There are stipulations she has... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2018
Here is some general information. In Georgia, a petition for year's support is a petition by the surviving spouse to have property in the estate set aside for her benefit. If the petition is granted, the property will be set aside to the spouse and the spouse will own the property. If the... View More
years is located and he passes away, does his half of the land transfer to his widow protected her from loosing her home or does his half of the land transfer to his sister? Their home and the land is in the state of Georgia. There was no will.
answered on Jun 22, 2018
If the brother and sister owned the property as joint tenants with survivorship, on the death of the brother, the sister would own the property under Georgia law. On the other hand, if the property were owned by the brother and sister as tenants-in-common, the brother's undivided interest in... View More
i bought all the equiptment to care for 22 acres and did all repairs to the house
I was given a letter to list everthing I wanted to take with me. that was because I asked to put my name on the house
answered on Jun 16, 2018
You should not leave the home. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney to weigh your options. It does not matter if your name is on the home, it is a marital home and you should remain unless advised by your attorney otherwise.
answered on Jun 9, 2018
I assume you mean that there is a trust, the home is a trust asset, and the child is a beneficiary of the trust. An attorney would have to review the trust and know what other assets are in the trust to determine the answer to your question. I recommend that you consult an estate planning... View More
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