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Do I need a Real Estate Lawyer or Divorce Lawyer?

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
A quit claim deed does not pass title.  See a real estate attorney.
A quit claim deed does not pass title.  See a real estate attorney.

Deed on land.

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
A quit claim deed does not transfer title.  It merely records that one person quits their claim to use someone else's property, as in using a neighbor's driveway.  Hire a local residential real estate lawyer to file an action to quiet title, undoing the fraud.  Consider asking the lawyer to educate your exwife on the possible suit for fraud as well.... Read More
A quit claim deed does not transfer title.  It merely records that one person quits their claim to use someone else's property, as in using a... Read More

Can a bank remove a name from a joint checking account without my knowledge

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
If you were convenience signers, your father could have had your names removed without notifying you.
If you were convenience signers, your father could have had your names removed without notifying you.

My mother passed away and my brothers have taken all her assest and said she was broke

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
All  too frequently, family members empty out the house before the funeral.   If your mother had a Will, all her assets should pass according to the Will.  If she did not, you can hire a probate lawyer who practices in her county to file and Application for Determination of Heirship and be named to administer her estate.  You can then sue your brothers for conversion (converting the estate's property to their own).  The value of the property, your evidence of its existence and your evidence of who took it may help determine whether this is a feasible or financially sensible approach.... Read More
All  too frequently, family members empty out the house before the funeral.   If your mother had a Will, all her assets should pass... Read More

Beneficiary changes

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
If your husband removed them as beneficiaries, you would be carrying out his intentions by claiming the funds. Claiming or disclaiming are the two legal options.
If your husband removed them as beneficiaries, you would be carrying out his intentions by claiming the funds. Claiming or disclaiming are the two... Read More

If probate is not needed, & all children have gone through home & gotten what they wanted, can executor tell me I can't go back in & get more?

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Most Wills give the executor broad discretion.
Most Wills give the executor broad discretion.

As part of my estate planning, I wish to list my vehicles as transfer upon death, how can I do this?

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Your state may or may not have a form which permits this.  Contact a local estate planning attorney or the DMV.
Your state may or may not have a form which permits this.  Contact a local estate planning attorney or the DMV.

Am I responsible for my half sister's debts after she passed away?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Theodore A. Speaker (Unclaimed Profile)   |   21 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
No. Yes - you may need an attorney.
No. Yes - you may need an attorney.

If a will was not notarized, is it invalid?

Answered 13 years ago by Erven T. Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   26 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
In Nevada, it must be witnessed and notarized unless it is handwritten.
In Nevada, it must be witnessed and notarized unless it is handwritten.
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