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While his name is still on the deed, you just need to produce the death certificate at the signing.
Yes his name will have to be removed from the deed and the only way to know exactly what process to use to do that would be to have an attorney... Read More
Since your husband's name is on the title to the properties, his succession would have to be opened before his name is taken off of the title.
Yes, title must be cleared before you sell the property. If the property was in trust, an affidavit is filed to identify who the successor trustee... Read More
You have asked this question already. I am not sure why the division would be different 10 years later than at the time of death. What change of law... Read More
Unless the parent's will has very specific directions, each of the two children inherits an undivided one-half interest in the whole 20 acres. The... Read More
No, what you do is sell the property and split the proceeds 50/50.
50/50 would be value at date of death.
Ideally the land is sold and the money proceeds are divided equally any other division is at the option of the parties.
The laws in effect at tithe time of the passing will generally apply.
It means that the property can not be sold except by the third generation of the heirs, but that might run afoul of the Rule Against Perpetuities and... Read More
If they are truly joint owners, all could get a share after the mortgage, taxes and other costs are paid. If the sibling wants to be reimbursed by... Read More
Sounds like you need to obtain probate conservatorship or guardianship legal counsel to investigate and determine if your mother has embezzled your... Read More
Obtain yourself a probate litigation lawyer to file a petition to [partition the property and force a sale with a division of the proceeds, subject... Read More
Do you believe someone died and left you as a beneficiary?
Tough situation. It sounds like your sister really should buy out your interest. That would allow her to stay there and it would allow you to have... Read More
The savings of your mother are for her during life care, and you are not entitled to an inheritance, which you are alluding. So be prepared to use... Read More
This is too complex a question to answer in this kind of forum. Your mother needs to meet with an elder care attorney and share all of the facts of... Read More