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I see you are posting regarding a matter in NC. I do not know NC law but in most states distribution of estate assets to Beneficiaries may not... Read Answer
You might start by taking the total tax amount you have paid and divide by two assuming that you and your brother have a one half interest in your... Read Answer
The passing of a parent brings out the best or worst in people.
The best way to sovle this is sit down with your sister.
The conversation is simple:... Read Answer
There is no debate on this. Life estate means life. If she is alive but in a nursing home, she still owns the life estate.
You may be able to bring a petition to determine heirship if you are claiming an interest in his estate. Contact an attorney in your area for a... Read Answer
You're going to have to bring your documents to an attorney to review. There isn't enough information here to give any guidance.
Dear Ms. Bittick:
You need to go to the courthouse and finish the paperwork necessary to establish title in your name before nine months... Read Answer
You should file a proof of claim in the county in which the person died within 9 months of the date of death. You will need to have proof of... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous:
I assume you probated the will. If you did not, you need to do so. No you cannot just sell the property. ... Read Answer
Please contact an attorney for a full consultation.
Was there a probate action filed or a notification of a trust sent out? Consult with an attorney. You'll have to give more information.
The heirs of the last account holder to die.
I am assuming that you mean there is a specific bequest (gift to you) of 100 shares of stock. Unless the gift included language... Read Answer
If everything they owned was owned jointly, then you do not need to find the will. If there is something that she owned in her own name, your... Read Answer
I'm sorry for your loss. There are many factor in play here. As his surviving wife, he might have owned the property jontly, which means... Read Answer
This is a complex question with many parts. You will need to open an Estate Account. To do so you will need an EIN for the Estate.... Read Answer
Im not sure that your question pertains to estate law.
The short answer is yes. The long answer is that there are trust devices you can use to get the house and keep your benefits. It must be... Read Answer
Did your parents bequeath the house to anyone via will? Did ownership pass to anyone via the deed? The only way to stop the sale is to... Read Answer
There is no particular deadline. The first status report concerning the admin of the estate must be filed a year after the estate is opened for... Read Answer
Before the personal representative can distribute the assets of an estate, they must either obtain consent of the beneficiries or the court. ... Read Answer
Sorry but your question is to vague for me to answer.
Dear Madam,
I need more information. Did your mother die in FL? If so, was the will admitted to probate in FL? If not you may need a NJ attorney
If the will was probated, and you had notice at the time, the type of lawyer is a bad one as you have no case. To undo probate you have to have... Read Answer
The biggest issue in all of this is whether you have the original will. Without it, you will have problems. If you have the original, or... Read Answer