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The land was not a part of the will. I do not want to have any financial connection to my nephew. I offered to buy him out, as he cant afford to pay the taxes on the land. He refused. I want to split the land so I can sell my portion back to my cousin who owns the land around my moms land and not... View More 
answered on Mar 16, 2021
If I understand this correctly, the current owners are you and your nephew. And your nephew wants to keep his portion of the land.
You really have two options, the first you have attempted, you buy out your nephew, but he has to agree to this option.
The second is that you file a... View More
Since he died before her she left all to her children. She had no children. Who stands to inherit?
answered on Mar 7, 2021
Her parents, if living, then siblings. Contact me at 919-348-9211 if I can help.
Evan Lohr
The Will does not include the IRA. It is separate from the Will. The spouse is the sole beneficiary named in the IRA. The Spouse disclaims a portion of the IRA and the children now are beneficiaries of the portion disclaimed. The Executor of the Will wants to disclose to the children all of the... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2021
Without reviewing the IRA documents, I cannot answer this question because it depends on the IRA distributions' specific language. By disclaiming a portion of the IRA, you may have placed that portion in the estate. That being said, my first impression is that what is in the IRA or any of the... View More
We both agreed that he was going to keep the house and will refinance it to remove my name. I still pay the HOA fees and the water bill there.
answered on Feb 19, 2021
Until your husband refinances, imagine that you cosigned the loan. My suggestion to you is that you should not deed your interest to him until he refinances.
of her demise. My wife and I paid $500/mo (more than double expenses and brother did upkeep on house and cut grass for his share). He has since told us we can only have access to the basement/bathroom area and are not allowed to use the remaining 1725 sq ft, the double garage, neither storage... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2021
you need to speak to a local probate attorney, without looking at the documents such as the deed to the property and others we cannot give you specific advice on this forum.
answered on Feb 10, 2021
The answer to that depends on the terms (or lack thereof) of your ex-spouse's will. He could have bequeathed his interest in the property to his new wife, in which case both you and she will own a 50% interest. If he died without a will, his interest in the property will pass pursuant to... View More
I live in NC, my brother lives in MD. Which state would we need to establish this in and what type of trust would we need.
answered on Feb 9, 2021
You can choose any of the three states, or even a completely different state. It might be simplest to set up the trust in PA as that is where the property is located, but I do not know PA or MD trust law, so I cannot advise the difference between PA, NC, and MD law.
As to the type of trust,... View More
It’s a fairly simple will, no trusts. The only thing that we’re concerned about is beneficiaries as all their addresses have changed as well as ours. Do you see any issues that might arise?
answered on Feb 8, 2021
Moving does not invalidate the Will, and the addresses were to help determine who the beneficiaries are, in the event they are not known (i.e., there are 6 "Todd Smith's" that it could be - it would be the one that lived at that address at the time the Will was executed). So long as... View More
Not on deed No will I paid 71,000, 30,000 we paid for do I own the home
answered on Feb 8, 2021
You could file as a creditor to his estate estate, and claim that he was holding it in trust for you, pro-rated to take into account the amount you contributed.
My name is not on deed in error. No will who owned home his kids or me
answered on Feb 8, 2021
Depends on whether he had a Will, how many children he has, and how much debt he has. If he died without a Will, and the house is not needed to pay any of his debt, and he had more than one child, then you own 1/3 and the kids own the other 2/3.
My mom lives in a different country about to marry someone else. My father passed away in October. In the divorce decree it states that she will sign over at will, she is not entitled to or awarded to anything. So with me being the only heir, the estate goes to me correct? I can become... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2021
This could be a relatively complicated issue and will require review of the divorce documents. Feel free to contact me for assistance.
Evan Lohr
I have been living in the home since 2009 and my daughter and I took care of them until they passed away my mom passed 11/2015 my dad 12/2015 and I just started receiving disability in the summer of 2016. I have been paying the property taxes but now they are saying I owe more money for... View More
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answered on Feb 2, 2021
The former owner is deceased, so he cannot convey. Hire a competent attorney to search the title, determine heirship, and draft an Affidavit of Heirship to be recorded. That Affidavit becomes your recorded source of title. The taxes sound serious. Taxes are a lien against the land, and might... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2021
You haven't provided much detail so we really can't provide you with a meaningful answer - especially in a limited forum like this however, a sibling can not change your mother's will - only your mother could do that. Your best bet is to consult with a local wills and estates... View More
There was a written will, not filed with an attorney.
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answered on Jan 27, 2021
Hire a probate attorney who practices in or near where your grandfather had lived when he passed.
The home is in Raleigh, nc.
answered on Jan 27, 2021
I am not sure what you mean by registered, but the only way for her to do this is by formally making a will and leaving the house to your son.
The money I have left isn't being distributed like it should. She is letting her husband make the call and he has nothing to do with my money. Hes mentioned taking out some and he tried to send it but i couldn't receive it the way he tried so he took it back. I dont know if its being put... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2021
To know what your options are, any lawyer is going to need to review the trust documents. My recommendation is to contact a local lawyer and have them review everything and have them give you their opinion on your options.
He never claimed her and he have other kids that are all grown.
answered on Jan 18, 2021
If he died in NC and had no will, then yes she is an heir. If he did have a will, and she is not named in the will then your daughter might be able to challenge the will but that is a potentially expensive and time-consuming process. Consult a lawyer in the county where he died to see what your... View More
heirs all related to deceased and estate no settled estate and trust raleigh nc
answered on Jan 13, 2021
If you are unsatisfied with how the administrator is handling the estate, you need to speak to the clerk's office. The clerk's office would probably like to close this estate and will be willing to lean on the administrator some to assist you.
I inherited 30 acres and house from neighbor who had no family. There is no mortgage and I know debt owed is less then 30,000. Court appointed estate administrator. Can he sell all of the property? Can I sell X amount of acres to cover debt??
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answered on Jan 8, 2021
You should go to the Court Clerk that has the Probate proceeding. Read it verbatim. That should at least somewhat tell you what is going on. When you say that you inherited the real property as a non family member, that would be impossible. If there is a Deed or Probated Will with you getting... View More
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