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My brother has been living off my grandparents for several years. When they passed away, they did not leave the house to him. The will states that their assets be divided 50/50 among my brother and myself, including the house in which he’s continued to live in for free. He’s paid no rent to the... View More 
answered on Apr 30, 2020
It is very difficult to give you an answer to a question that is pending in court right now. You and your brother have all sent lots of papers to the court to review. You posted a simple question here. Rent may well be owed, but it will be offset by repairs and additions to the house that... View More
We are currently awaiting a court date. My brother is living in the home, has done some work on the home and refuses to pay me half the value of the home. The will states that our grandfather’s assets be divided evenly among my brother and myself. I’m thinking of purchasing the home if he... View More
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answered on Apr 29, 2020
This depends somewhat on how the will is worded. If the will requires the sale of the home and division of the proceeds, then that is what needs to happen. You can be the buyer with court approval.
If the will just says you each get half, then when the probate is completed you two will... View More
I am on disability and cant afford a lawyer. What can i do?? Her bf kicked my brother out. I live 4 hours away.
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answered on Apr 25, 2020
Hire a probate attorney. Many are willing to be paid out of the assets of the estate.
My grandmother was murdered 2 weeks ago I was finally able to bury her yesterday. I have her testament and would like to know what my next steps are. I am here in Puerto Rico now but I live in Atlanta, GA. I need an attorney here who will help me probate this estate, access her accounts and sell my... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2020
Offering a will for probate and administering the estate when you are not local can be very difficult. We would be happy to assist you with the issues you discussed in your question. There are many good law firms around the Atlanta area, but you want to locate one that specializes in probate... View More
They weremarried for 25 years. Will I inherit anything. She has no relatives except a nephew.
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answered on Apr 14, 2020
Most likely, no, you will not inherit anything from your stepmother unless you were adopted by her. Absent a will, your stepmother's estate will go to her next of kin in accordance with the laws of intestate succession in Georgia, which probably means the nephew if he is her nearest relative.
Father died without a will in November 2019
I'm the administrator of my father's estate
My parents were divorced when my father died, so my mother isn't considered an heir
answered on Apr 6, 2020
Yes, funeral expenses are a first line expense. You should be able to repay those now without waiting any longer.
Any good credits ? Or will he serve the whole 180 days. He almost served half of his sentence already. I know GDOC is releasing early due to cornovirus. But nothing has been said about detention centers yet.
answered on Apr 6, 2020
I do not know if the Detention Center is or is not going to release your loved one early whether it be for good behavior, 2 for 1, overcrowdedness, or the Coronavirus.
I would suggest calling the Detention Center and asking what their release policy is and if they are going to release... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2020
Good question.
The answer it really depends on which jurisdiction the case is in. Some jails do 2 for 1 credit and some calculate jail time day for day. Also, because of the Coronavirus some jails are releasing persons jailed for less serious non violent crimes early.
Please... View More
The property deed half ownership is still in uncles name,(intestate )50% and split with two nephews. Aunt never transferred in her name, died, who inherits Uncles half?Aunt had a will, but again never change ownership. Help please do l need to probate her 1/3 rights? Or passes to the nephews upon... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2020
If your aunt died in Georgia, you will need to open an estate in Georgia. You will then need to contact a KY lawyer to help with transferring the KY land. You may have to open your uncle's estate in the county where he died as well.
answered on Mar 31, 2020
As your question is worded, it is the estate. As is probably the case, it is the daughter. Most banks add the new signer on as an account owner. Therefore, if she is an account owner, the money is hers. If however, the bank truly added her as having signatory power, but not ownership, then the... View More
I understand the court typically assigns the remaining parent as the custodian/manager of the children's life insurance policy. What if you would like to contest this b/c we are extremely concerned that the parent will spend the money left for the children's college and/or future needs... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2020
Typically in divorce cases, the final divorce decree requires the parties to maintain life insurance policies for the benefit of the minor children if one parent dies while the children are still minors. This is so that the children can still be financially provided for while they are minors. If... View More
I understand the court typically assigns the remaining parent as the custodian/manager of the children's life insurance policy. What if you would like to contest this b/c we are extremely concerned that the parent will spend the money left for the children's college and/or future needs... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2020
Typically in divorce cases, the final divorce decree requires the parties to maintain life insurance policies for the benefit of the minor children if one parent dies while the children are still minors. If that is the case, there is not a way to now alter the beneficiary designation, unless the... View More
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answered on Mar 29, 2020
This is a criminal law question and not enough information provided.
I'm an executor for a Will in DeKalb County Georgia, for my late sister. She left her late-model car to a nephew in her will, but verbally gave him to him before her death; her title and registration were already signed but he then signed it over to a friend in another state. The title was... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2020
This is something that happens often. If she did not own the asset at the time of her death then you do not need to account for it.
I need to come see him what could be wrong if I'm on unsupervised why would he be calling me in
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answered on Mar 21, 2020
This question should be under criminal law.
Contributed to financially and took care of parent for years; sidelining her own life to do so. Can one child have that favor?
answered on Mar 14, 2020
Assuming you are talking about a Georgia probate matter, if you never took your oath, you were never issued Letters Of Administration. Therefore, there is nothing to invalidate. The order appointing you should have given you a time period in which to take your oath. You should contact the probate... View More
My grandmother passed away leaving her house to my dad and his brother, they are giving me the house No conflict or liens on the house ,it is paid for. How do we change to name on the deed to put the house in my name? I have a copy of the will, the deed, the death certificate and the power of... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2020
First, you need to hire a probate attorney to probate your grandfather’s estate and get the property into your dad’s and uncle’s names. After that your dad and uncle can sign a deed transferring the property to you. You should hire a real estate attorney to help you do that correctly.
answered on Mar 6, 2020
How long is a piece of string? Not trying to be smart, but if the trustee agrees, it could take about 10 minutes. If the trustee fights removable, it might drag on for many, many years because of court calendars, etc.
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