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I am currently making a will/trust who names my daughter as beneficiary of my property, however, I am unclear about a mortgaged property and how it is handled.
answered on Feb 21, 2022
There are potential income and tax consequences depending on when you make the transfer and how you accomplish this----as such, I recommend that you at a minimum, seek a consultation with an estate planning attorney to discuss your objectives and how to accomplish them---and if, after meeting with... View More 
I'm the only girl and the baby. It was always known that I was to inherit mother's jewelry collection. My oldest brother is the exacutor of my trust and was the beneficiary of my parents estate for past 7 years. Mother died n November and dad in 2018. We are at the end of the succession... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2022
You need to contact an attorney who handles successions and estate matters as soon as possible to file the proper pleadings to review the pleadings filed, protect your interest and to object to the inventory your brother has likely filed, if it does not have your mother's jewelry listed.
Mom died 7 months ago. Mom had a line in her will that stated, "all donations inter vivos which I have made to any of my children are intended as extra portions and collation must not be required of any of my children." I was moms sole caretaker. My sister did nothing. Mom gave me... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2022
I am sorry for your loss and that there's conflict in your family at this time. But in answer to your question, based on your post and because there is conflict with you and your sister, I recommend that you consult with a succession attorney to specifically advise/represent you in connection... View More
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answered on Jan 27, 2022
A power of attorney grants the agent/attorney in fact authority to make decisions and take actions on your behalf, as spelled out in the POA, while you are alive. It expires at death. If you want to designate who receives property when you die, then you need a will or a trust or, in some states,... View More
My wife recently passed away. We did not have any children but she had two children from a previous marriage. I never adopted them or anything like that and they are both in their 30's now. During the marriage I had and still have a 401k that I contribute money to. My wife is obviously no... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2022
With the concerns identified in your post, I would recommend that you contact an attorney knowledgeable in community property law and in probate/successions law to discuss your concerns and any other which you might think of before your meeting and how to proceed going forward.
My Grandmother made a will and then changed it by doing a second will. When she died recently, we found the original of the first will she did but we could only find a copy of her second will and not the original. We don't know if she wanted to get rid of her second will or if she just lost... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2022
Based on your post, it is highly recommended that you consult with, and then possibly hire, a successions attorney in your area to assist in determining which will is to be used.
My wife passed away and I have 3 minor children. There was no Will and the only community property is our home. My wife and I are on both the mortgage and the title. I am considering selling the home and know I need to go through succession but my question is on the process.
There is not a... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2022
No matter who and how many replies you get to this, I would recommend that you contact a successions attorney in your area and have a sit down and specifically discuss your situation and determine the best way to proceed. You use the term "simple succession" which might have a specific... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2022
If the will is handwritten, you do not need witnesses. There are, however, other requirements that must be met in order to ensure the will is valid. It's best to speak with a succession attorney.
Husband has taken the kids and car and now living at his moms. This leaves me and the oldest son who is not biologically his but has been raising since 2, he is now 9, with no vehicle. He said he won’t let me see the kids until I get a car. He makes more money than I do and we have always shared... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2022
Find a cheaper place to live and leave. Hire a divorce lawyer and get a car.
Father passed away. Succession listed separate property as community property giving his wife usefruct over property. He owned it before they married. Now the rightful heirs of the property want to fix the succession.
answered on Nov 2, 2021
You need to have the paperwork amended-----again, the best way to do this correctly and efficiently is to hire a succession lawyer in your area to guide you through the process. Good luck.
The immovable asset is real estate located in California and was purchased with community funds.
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answered on Oct 28, 2021
Both. You have a main probate in Louisiana and an ancillary probate in California.
My wife inherited 50% her grandfather's house in 2013 when he passed away. We weren't allowed to move in because Louisiana deemed it a family house. Her aunt has been living in the house since 2014 but is not paying property tax. We received a letter in the mail with my wife’s name and... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2021
At some point in time the taxes will have to be paid or you risk losing ownership of the house. Based on your post, it is not clear whether the sheriff has seized the property for a tax sale, or if someone pad the unpaid taxes and "purchased" the property---you need to contact an... View More
Where does a mother begin ? A firm has most recent will.
answered on Oct 20, 2021
This sounds like there may be some contested issues----if so, I recommend that you contact a successions/probate attorney in your area to ask specific questions and the attorney can also ask you specific questions so that you can get specific information about your situation. Good luck.
answered on Oct 13, 2021
I recommend you contact & meet a probate/successions lawyer in your area and in your meeting discuss the specifics of your situation----and how to close out the estates of both of your parents----good luck.
answered on Jul 17, 2021
The Louisiana Trust Code begins at La. R.S. 9:1791. You can page through the sections at the website of the Louisiana legislature. Hit the forward arrow button. http://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=106739
Alternatively, you can use this website... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2021
I always have the mandatary (powerholder) sign off accepting the mandate (power of attorney). To my knowledge, acceptance of a Mandate (power of attorney) is not presumed in Louisiana.
My parents passed away and left the house to the children but my deceased brothers children wants to sign their portion of the house to me
answered on Jul 14, 2021
No a 17 year old cannot donate an interest in house to you.
he was not given proper burial and he has lot of property in diff. states.
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answered on Jul 4, 2021
Attorneys in this forum are not allowed to respond to you to indicate their availability. They can only answer questions of a general nature. Click on "Find a Lawyer" above and look for a probate attorney in your area. You must initiate contact.
there is so much more and i do have proof its just finding a lawyer that will listen and take interest. this could turn into a huge case and ive been told poss. movie,,,lol. there is alot and these people have stolen, lied, bullied, and manipulate
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answered on Jul 4, 2021
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