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Maybe, maybe not. Depends on who the check was made out to, where it came from, what was its purpose, and what has occurred with the money since... Read Answer
You hire an attorney so the heirs of your father can get their share of the house.
If you do not have a signed will, you do not have to do anything. Whomever might have the signed will should be notified, as they are to file it with... Read Answer
If your boss is still alive, his will can be changed at any time to remove you as heir or executor. If your boss is deceased, his will cannot be... Read Answer
Without seeing the paper, it is impossible to tell what you are talking about either, but your sister cannot "sign you out" of a will. When your... Read Answer
If all you want to do is give him the house, have an attorney in the state where the house is located prepare a deed making the transfer. Your... Read Answer
If you are talking about other accounts that are solely in your name, the answer is no, no risk.
1. You need an estate attorney, and that attorney will be able to answer your question AFTER reading the will and obtaining asset information from... Read Answer
Not going to get an answer this way. Your brother needs to ask the question of an attorney with the contract there for the lawyer to read. Then the... Read Answer
If it is built on your sister's land, it is an improvement to her property, and your mother has no rights to it unless there is a lease or other... Read Answer
Contacting an attorney will not tie up the money for a long time, and will protect everyone. The Power of Attorney expired at the time of his... Read Answer
Only with authorization from the bank.
A Power of Attorney may be limited according to the terms of the Power of Attorney itself, or, it may last until revoked by the maker, or, it may... Read Answer
Maybe...it depends on the language in the deed.
You should at least consult with a probate lawyer to obtain specific legal advice on handling small and insolvent estates under the Indiana Probate... Read Answer
Yes, if the mortgage is in your name, and you do not pay it as agreed, you are responsible for it.
Yes, you may. However, you should consult with a probate attorney to assure that you assets are legally handled correctly in your will or a trust.
It is possible that as part of the divorce, you could be ordered by the court to refinance to seperate your name or her name from the mortgage,... Read Answer
The will determines the share that each of the surviving children gets. If the deceased daughter left surviving children, they may inherit her share... Read Answer
As long as you are ok with him or her being your executor then it's no problem. In California the attorney who names themselves as the executor can... Read Answer
You should execute a new deed to transfer your home to both your husband and you in a tenancy by entirety. Both, your husband and you, may also want... Read Answer
In Indiana, the will would control, but your husband would still have a right to take against the will. The amount that he can claim is set by... Read Answer
The widow is responsible for the medical bills only if she signed for and assumed those obligations prior to her husband's death. However, the... Read Answer
Generally, your brother's Last Will and Testament will control who inherits from his estate. If he has no will, Indiana law will give half to his... Read Answer
In a properly made will, a relationship does not matter. As long as he indicates her legal name, and that is not confusing or possible to be... Read Answer