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Also grandfather left their mother money but before she could get it she passed away ...her half was suppose to go to her 3 children,right?
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answered on Dec 6, 2019
Your claim is premised on the contention that the children should have inherited from their mother. That may be true, but it is not necessarily true. There are not enough facts stated in your question to determine that. Your mother might not have inherited from your grandfather at all if she did... View More 
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answered on Sep 25, 2019
There is no standard, fixed price for probate and there is no standard, fixed price for creating a will. Every case is different. Some are relatively simple. Some are relatively complex. Your best bet is to make an appointment for a personal consultation with a local estate planning attorney... View More
My fiancee is incarcerated,and will be for 2 more years.he signed a power of attorney,and it was notorized but not filed at the court.can he change his power of attorney to another person?if so,how?
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answered on Aug 27, 2019
There is no requirement to "file" a power of attorney with the "court". A competent adult can always change their power of attorney by creating a new power of attorney that revokes all prior powers of attorney. Notice of revocation should be given to the agents who are being... View More
I have an uncle that wants to leave some property to my under age son, upon my uncle’s death. He has children of his own and I don’t want it to be an issue for my son when the day comes. This is some nice real estate and a decent amount.
answered on Feb 5, 2019
He can always amend his deed to make it where he and your son share an interest in the property with rights of survivorship, or he can draft a will indicating that that particular property goes to your son upon his passing.
she had a husband and us three kids she left behind . Her husband which is my step father passed away a couple months ago. I'm trying to figure out whose names it should all be in, what are the best legal steps to take . Also my step father has two other children , that are not my moms. Would... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2018
It would really depend on how the deed was set up. Regardless, it sounds like you may need to consult with an attorney to discuss opening up an estate to handle your mother and step-father's affairs.
The bank requested this because my parent residence
was in the state of MS at time of death affidavit less than $50,000
answered on Dec 1, 2018
You will need to have the executor of the estate contact the bank and show them his/her credentials in order for the bank to even allow access the account. Typically, the credentials that the bank will look for will include an order opening the estate for the deceased parent, as well as an order... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2018
Well...yes and no. You'll need to make sure that you follow the statutory guidelines to ensure that is considered a valid will. Unfortunately, signing and having it notarized is not enough to make it valid.
The outsider wants part of my dad’s estate
answered on Jun 12, 2018
She can establish paternity by DNA testing or through testimony from herself or others indicating that he held her out to be his child.
answered on May 20, 2018
Without knowing what paragraph J is, I'm not entirely sure anyone on this forum would be able to assist.
turned over to me. What should I do to have the house put in my name.
answered on Apr 7, 2018
First and foremost, you will need to consult with an attorney to discuss the steps to open up an estate for your parent. Additionally, because we are talking about a family home, part of the analysis will hinge on how the relevant deed is set up.
I have live on the land my whole life and have been paying the taxes.
answered on Mar 21, 2018
Possibly, depending on whether there is a will or your great-grandmother died intestate (without a will). You will likely need to consult an attorney to determine whether ---and to what extend--- you may have an ownership interest in the property.
What steps can I take and how much it might cost to get this down. I want to eventually get a house build.
answered on Mar 18, 2018
The most common way to clear up title on land is to open an estate on the person who has died if you are their direct descendant with no other descendants. There are other ways, but this would likely be the most direct route.
How do we go about leaving the land and the structures on it to our deceased son's daughter in our will (and makes sure our grand-daughter is going to keep it) over our daughter with this condition in place? Our daughter will attempt to take it from her and then sell the land as soon as we... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2018
Yes, you can set up a trust to transfer the assets into with your desired stipulations.
answered on Mar 2, 2018
The will does not have to be notarized, but you should have the witnesses sign a Self Proving Affidavit which does require a notary.
answered on Feb 16, 2018
You're question is unclear. You would likely need to consult with an attorney to explain the situation to them so that they can advise you accordingly.
answered on Feb 15, 2018
I'm assuming that your question goes more towards a custody modification. First and foremost, a copy of the custody order would be needed to see how custody is explained. The second thing would be for an attorney to talk with you about the standard necessary to modify custody (in which case,... View More
My dad and his wife had a loan together and they put all the properties up to secure the loan. Of those properties 3 of the properties are in my late dad's and wife's name. Which would easily pay the loan off. Would the properties that were left to me have to go up for sale as well? Or... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2018
A probate case would have to be opened to transfer the property to you.
answered on Jan 16, 2018
You should contact an estate planning attorney to help you set up a trust.
answered on Jun 7, 2011
It depends on the terms and conditions of the Last Will and Testament or the Trust, or whatever instrument was used for the inheritance. If it is silent about who controls the money, the estate executor has a duty to transfer the inheritance to the child's guardian. If there is has been no... View More
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