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Does a life estate always include the premises and the land or in some cases JUST the land?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jac E. Knust   |   1 Answer
Jac E. Knust
You may have a legal interest. A lawyer would need to look at the life estate deed and carefully review all of the facts relevant to your case. I have practiced law for 42 years in the areas of real estate and divorce law. Please call me if I can help.
You may have a legal interest. A lawyer would need to look at the life estate deed and carefully review all of the facts relevant to your case. I... Read Answer

why would the lawyer for my aunts estate withdrawal when its in its final stages?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jac E. Knust   |   1 Answer
Jac E. Knust
I can appreciate your surprise and concern. There must be a good reason, but more important to you might be taking the necessary steps to close out the estate. I suggest you hire a lawyer to look into this and help you reach closure of the estate as soon as possible. If you need legal assistance, please do not hesitate to call. I have practiced wills, estate, probate, and estate planning law for over 42 years.  ... Read Answer
I can appreciate your surprise and concern. There must be a good reason, but more important to you might be taking the necessary steps to close out... Read Answer

Can my mother be prosecuted for withholding substantial trust fund monies from me, established by my grandmother? I am 27.

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer
William R. Pelger
You probably need legal help. I would start with the county where GM's estate or trust was filed. You can look into the court records yourself but you many need to retain an attorney to gather and  investigate these documents, and to determine if there are turst funds available or what happened to them. Contact a lawyer in the county you think the trust was filed, or even where GM died.... Read Answer
You probably need legal help. I would start with the county where GM's estate or trust was filed. You can look into the court records yourself but... Read Answer

"As is" house purchase vs. leaking

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer
William R. Pelger
consult with a local lawyer in MD. in PA the seller is can be liable under fraud if they A) knew of the leaking condition and B) actively concealed it from the buyer. you may have a case but talk to a local lawyer in your county. 
consult with a local lawyer in MD. in PA the seller is can be liable under fraud if they A) knew of the leaking condition and B) actively concealed... Read Answer

what are my rights to a property that is own by myself and a recently deceased owner

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer
Hilary B. Miller
In the absence of a court order dividing this property, you and your ex-husband's estate are co-owners (i.e., tenants in common) with respect to the property. This means that the beneficiaries of your ex-husband's estate (his heirs) now own the share of the property that you do not. See an attorney to discuss the situation.... Read Answer
In the absence of a court order dividing this property, you and your ex-husband's estate are co-owners (i.e., tenants in common) with respect to the... Read Answer
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