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You say there is an "estate" lawyer. That lawyer represents the executor or the administrator and should be the person challenging the note.
At this point, if I understand you, there has been no administration of father's estate so the house is owned, of record, by your father. You will... Read Answer
Your question raises many questions on our part. Is there equity or is the property under water? Why did she transfer? If she views the property... Read Answer
Document everything about the assets, and have the heirs sign receipts for whatever they receive, including an acknowledgement that this satisfies... Read Answer
He'll have to account for it at some time. Trustee's duty is to act for the best interests of all beneficiaries.
If he is not on title, he can perhaps qualify for Medicaid. Was there a will? If not, he may be considered to be an heir. Community or separate... Read Answer
Please see an attorney. I assume the value of the house is greater than $40,000. You will have to do a petition to determine heirs. If your spouse... Read Answer
Did she have a will? If yes, that changes everything. If no, this is perfect; he doesn't own the house, so it will not be in his estate for purposes... Read Answer
Get the lawyer. The implications are he is the surviving spouse and likely now owns the home; and the state will put a lien on the house if he is... Read Answer
Yes. The Will would not actually AFFECT that property, however, unless the testator survives the spouse. That is because a Will "covers" only assets... Read Answer
You may eventually hear from the court.
Not enough information to advise you.
A holographic will is valid if it is written, dated, and signed by grandma.
Yes, or decline the bequest. Why do you not want to own the property? Is there someone, an heir, that you would rather have the property? We need to... Read Answer
Yes, a trust is the potential vehicle. However, if your mother owns the home, you should consider an irrevocable trust; There is more to setting up a... Read Answer
contact an attorney ... most likely you will not be able to do it right yourself.