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In almost every instance, the answer is yes. The sales agreement and your title search (you shoud get one done before you buy) will tell you... Read Answer
He still inherits his share. If he is incompetent, then his share can be distributed to his Agent on a POA or Guardian.
The goal would be to avoid opening an estate. If it is all just personal property, stuff like furniture or tools, without much value, this will... Read Answer
The life estate can be drafted in a variety of ways but typically ends on the earlier of your death or when you vacate the property. At the... Read Answer
You don't have to name your wife as an heir in your will. But, if you do exclude her she can file an election against will and seek one-third of ... Read Answer
Ask her. Look to see if an estate has been opened. If so, that is one way legally to find things out like if he died with a will and what his ... Read Answer
If the real estate is part of the probate estate, you'll have to follow the terms of the Will unless everyone involved agrees to something... Read Answer
I'm sorry to hear about your mother's condition. I hope she is not in pain and is peaceful. Is the attorney actually deceased? You... Read Answer
You might have to sue him. Talk with an attorney first as there is much information missing. Like, is there a loan on the truck?
Unfortunately, you probably will need an attorney. Your are responsible for the taxes as long as this house stays in your name. An attorney would... Read Answer
If you are saying, he has no legal right to be in the property, you can have him removed, and really should do so to avoid him from doing anything... Read Answer
If you are both on the deed to the house as joint tenants with right of survivors you will never be able to sell the house until she agrees. If you... Read Answer
It generally takes 5 months for the inheritance tax to be reviewed by the Department of Revenue. The estate cannot be closed until that happens.... Read Answer
When someone dies, and there is property to pass on to their heirs, an estate should be opened. If a valid will can be found, it should be filed... Read Answer
If she died, it is very likely subject to PA inheritance tax.
Find out who owns it and buy it from them. If no owner can be found, see if the local government taxing bodies will sell it to you.
If you didn't sign as a payor, probably not. But, PA has a filial statute. You should discuss this with an attorney to look at the entire situation.
Being a widow, is not the test as to whether you would need a trust or will. Many other facts are needed to advise you properly. Call and estate or... Read Answer
You need to review the entire situation including the documents reviewed by an attorney. Generally, only if the language of the POA document... Read Answer
Outside of denouncing her Muslim faith, the option would be to hire an attorney and file to have either you or the Muslim aunt as guardian. If the... Read Answer
I think under the PA intestate statute, the wife gets the first 30K. The balance is split between the wife and child or children.
You really need to sit down with an estate planning or elder law lawyer and present him or her with all the details. These issues are very ... Read Answer
If it is worth opening an estate, you may have to hire an attorney to file the will and a petition for rule to show cause why you should not be... Read Answer
Unless the POA specifically states such obligation/duty, the Agent on the POA probably has no duty to do so. Communication is the key. If you ... Read Answer
If you were her live-in caretaker for 2 years prior to her Medicaid eligibility, you may be able to stay in the home. Consult with an elder law... Read Answer