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Yes, you can leave her the house, but there will still be a lien on the house for the amount of the unpaid mortgage loan. In the event you pass, the... Read Answer
If the accounts were held joint with right of survivorship, the survivor has a right to 100%. If the accounts were held joint, the survivor has... Read Answer
An estate's bills are those of the estate, not of the children.
Hire a probate lawyer to settle his estate and bring an eviction action.
The cost depends on the attorney. But you may want to keep the Will yourself, whether in a fire proof safe at home, a safety deposit box or (if... Read Answer
Follow the advice of the probate attorney.
Many states allow a beneficiary to request an accounting after a certain period of time. Check with a probate lawyer in the state where the... Read Answer
The IRS can only place a lien on property which is owned by the taxpayer. Now that it's your property and you're not liable for her taxes, the IRS... Read Answer
It sounds like you need to consult with an attorney on this matter. More information regarding the estate is needed to properly answer your... Read Answer
If your aunt will not open the will, you can start the probate process at probate court. Two years is a long time to wait to probate a will... Read Answer
Your situation sounds extremely complicated with many parties involved. While she was alive, no one should have been able to transfer the property... Read Answer
In order to transfer the title to you, it's necessary to have the title transferred through the probate court and the lender will be notified.
If the funds came from your mother, then taking the money is Medicaid fraud.
I am sorry about the loss of your father. Your grandmother is wrong. She is not entitled to any of the estate since your father had living... Read Answer
No, a power of attorney does not make the attorney liable for the principal' debts. However, you must be careful to sign any documents as By:... Read Answer
Notify him by certified mail. If he doesn't make arrangements to collect them, they go to the residuary beneficiary under the will.
More information is needed to properly answer your question. Why did you quitclaim the house to your mother? Does she have a will? Will she... Read Answer
Cars are seldom mentioned specifically in a will (except valuable classic cars or cars with great sentimental value like a 1934 Rolls-Royce Roi de... Read Answer
Was your mother not married when she died and has no other children. Then you can go to the probate court in her county and get the car transfered to... Read Answer
Unless you get the consent of the third person, you'd need to get a court judgment to remove them from the contract. Which I'd recommend before the... Read Answer
You may need to file paperwork with the probate court to get the authority to act on behalf of your father's estate. Was there a probate estate... Read Answer
First, get a bunch of metal facial decorations and then you contact the producer of the Jerry Springer Show... Really, your parent along with his... Read Answer
The deed is valid whether you're on it or not. If you're not on it, you probably will not inherit the house at your spouse's death but there is no... Read Answer
Only your girlfriend's estate is held responsible for the debt. There is a lien is attached to the vehicle until it is paid off. If you open a... Read Answer
It is true that to be an administrator you must reside in the same state as the decedent. You can use just about anyone if you sign a waiver stating... Read Answer