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If you let it go, it should not affect your credit. If you want to keep it, you should contact the company about assuming the mortgage.
You will have to check the state statutes. There are usually different statutes of limitations for various types of cases.
No. You would have to find the 2012 will.
It sounds like there should have been a probate. I would start by calling the probate court in the town where your mom lived. A will is supposed to... Read Answer
They should be able to tell you when you should get your first check.
They usually are fine, but it's hard to say without seeing the actual documents. The biggest issue with a relocation for most people is if you still... Read Answer
Too late from him but you could file a petition for conservatorship of the father to obtain the power you are seeking of his person or estate or both.
Your father would have to authorize Power of Attorney for an individual. He must do so knowingly and intelligently. If he is unable to do so, you... Read Answer
If he is mentally competent then he may execute a power of attorney. If not, you will need to consider filing for guardianship.
Most hospitals have a social worker who can help you with this.
Do an irrevocable trust for life insurance. If you want to put any other property in trust, do a revocable trust wit you as the trustee.
You divide the property by the terms of the will. You have to use the laws in effect at the time of death.
Will contests are, at best, tricky. The window of time for filing this type of suit is very limited. If an estate has been opened, the clock begins... Read Answer
If you both want to sell, you should have a lawyer to protect your interest. If it is an ex., meaning you are legally divorced, and unless the court... Read Answer
It is far less likely that Crummey notices will be needed, since the estate tax exclusion has increased, and will continue to do so. Having said... Read Answer
Consult with legal counsel who specializes in tax/irs matters.
She should transfer the title of the house to her name if it was held jointly with her. If the house was only in your father's name, a probate estate... Read Answer
You may have to wait. The power of attorney is not under any obligation to share the father's estate plan with you.
Seek the assistance of a probate lawyer to assist your father in the revocation of the power of attorney, convey the house to you and him as joint... Read Answer
You need to hire an attorney. There are some serious issues here.
Frankly there is little if anything you can do other than continue to attempt to persuade your partner to name someone other than his sister as... Read Answer
I am sorry for your loss. You should hire an attorney who can walk you and your in-laws through the disclaimer process. It must be completed within 9... Read Answer
This is a mess. You can do what you want with a joint account. The potential problem I see is that your uncle could claim elder financial abuse, if... Read Answer
Unless there's something else involved, the home will be split between you and your sister.