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His inheritance should have been held in trust for him until he reached the age of majority. The executor of the estate was responsible for that... Read More
It is never a good idea to simply hand write a change in a legal document. That opens it up to charges of fraud or coercion. The proper way to amend... Read More
It could have ramifications. Marriage has tax and estate issues. I would like more details to form a firm opinion, but if you have identified a... Read More
It depends on how it is titled. You MIGHT HAVE rights but more likely not.
I would recommend an agreement, in writing, or if necessary a court ruling. As a owner in common she could at least gain a partition of the property,... Read More
Need more details, if he is deceased the money in the joint accounts is yours and his, if it is payable on death you have no rights until his... Read More
A will is generally probated where the last RESIDENCE was located.
You do not give enough information to answer anything.. Please contact an attorney.
You need expert advice ... contact an elder law probate attorney to investigate the best way to manage this estates (both your mom's and your... Read More
I do not understand the facts here.. Apparently you purchased the house you live in with your parents as primarily liable on the mortgage. Your name... Read More
Yes.. if he died Intestate, e.g. without a will, you are entitled to a share of his estate if you can establish that you are his child. You need to... Read More
Hire an attorney. This is an error that only needs to be corrected with his employer, IF you have spouses rights.
Generally joint bank accounts are considered inherited money or a gift which are not taxable.. The Quit Claim deed on the house is another thing... Read More
You can sell the home with your mother's agreement (signature) If you have been appointed her guardian or have power of attorney for her you might be... Read More
If you get the two children whose names are already on the deed to sign off you can otherwise contact a lawyer to investigated what you can do.
You clearly need an attorney, pensions, like social security, generally cease at the death of the pensioner. There can be exceptions so take the... Read More
Who is the named beneficiary of her life insurance policy? Whomever it is takes the $ after her death and generally is not liable to pay for her... Read More
First you must "accept" the trust. then you have power of the assets in the trust.
Generally valid debts of a deceased survive the debt and are paid from the estate of the deceased prior to distributions to the heirs.
If he had no will but he was married to a woman that was NOT your mother as an only child you get 1/2 his estate and his wife (your step-mom) gets... Read More
It could go either way, but if there is no contest or agreement the bank will honor the POD.
Generally..for estate planning trusts Once the maker of a trust (e.g. the person setting up the trust) passes the beneficiary of a trust is "owns all... Read More
Yes, you may have rights. However they are hard to quantify and potentially very hard to enforce.. I believe, but am not sure, that your father... Read More
No not necessarily. Generally the owners can offset the purchase price by their equity interest and only pay the balance.
You should consult with a local attorney to discuss this situation further. It's difficult to answer questions like yours without looking at... Read More