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Wills are usually perpetual unless changed or invalidated through amendments (codicils) or by operation of law (statutes and court actions).
It really depends on what the deed says. It may pass probate or may require probate under applicable laws of intestacy.
Each state is different but I suspect my California background will work here. A will is valid forever. Divorce probably makes any provisions,... Read More
If your widowed mother wants to leave her house to one of her children, she should make a will. With respect to the disposition of her estate after... Read More
Yes. A power of attorney is a fairly simple document, and most attorneys can prepare that on a flat basis. You (or your son) should contact an... Read More
Generally, in order for real estate that is jointly owned to be transferred in any way, even a portion of the land, all current land-owners need to... Read More
If your Dad has a will, and the will is validly executed (in other words he was mentally competent and under no undue influence when he executed it,... Read More
It depends on the state's inheritance laws where the older couple live. Many states allow the living spouse to take a share of the deceased's... Read More
No, the brother usually is not ob ligated unless his name is also on his deceased sister's credit card. Did the deceased sister leave an estate? If... Read More
You should pay the $3,000 storage fee and retrieve the car.Afterwhich, put forth as much additional effort as possible to locate your father.... Read More
No they do not. Execution of wills usually involves thesignatures and attestation by witnesses and the testator and the date of execution.
You can get a copy of the death certificate from the county department of health where she died.
If your neighbor has been declared to be or is in fact mentally incompetent, he doesn't have the mental capacity to give you a power of attorney over... Read More
You can refuse an inheritance. To avoid confusion, have a lawyer draft an appropriate document.
It actually depends on some specific language in the will - it could go to her own surviving child(ren), or it could go to your father's other living... Read More
Yes, if your mother is mentally competent to execute a Power of Attorney. You should seek the advice of an attorney who may legally prepare and have... Read More
First, it's not necessarily a "mistake" that the Trustee closes a case that has some sort of assets if he or she doesn't believe it is worth pursuing... Read More
Seek a TRO - temporary restraining order or what is called "injunctive relief"