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Does New York law allow a person to disclaim interest in property and what are the steps?
I want to renounce the interest in property that I inherited through a will from my uncle. I am a New York citizen and want to know whether it is possible under the New York law and the steps involved in the process.
06/05/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: New York | #38649Can a person disclaim his power in a property in South Carolina?
What are the laws on disclaiming inherited property in South Carolina?
06/02/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: South Carolina | #38524Can a 20-year-old person disclaim his interest in a property in Missouri?
I turned 20 years now. My granny had bequeathed me her property in Missouri through her will before 5 years. In fact, I don’t want that property in my favor. However, I forgot to disclaim it after I attained 18 years. So can I disclaim it even after 18 years of age?
06/02/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Missouri | #38523My Wife died. Can I change my Will to remove my Daughter?
I made a will with my wife 15 years ago my wife past away 5 years ago I would like to change my will by removing my daughter
05/28/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: California | #38005What happens if my Husband did not change his Will after we married?
31 years ago my husband named his mother as the beneficiary of a death benefit as all 20 year olds that aren't married do. We married 12 years ago. He has now passed without changing the beneficiary or having a will. Do I have a legal leg to stand on.
05/27/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: West Virginia | #37966What are Primary Residence or Homestead rights of separate property in Texas?
Primary residence rights of separate property
05/14/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #37140My father's Will specified that my stepmother would inherit and upon her death it would go to his children.
My father recently died. His will specified that my stepmother would inherit and upon her death it would be divided equally among the two stepchildren and my brother and me. Now my stepmother is stating her will states anything left would go to her children only. Can she do that?
04/25/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: South Dakota | #36324My mother passed away leaving a will and her sister as Executor but the Sister left us. What do we do?
My mother passed away leaving a will and her sister as Executor. My aunt left us and I dont know what shes doing. What do I do now?
04/25/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: New York | #36323Does the wife of my deceased brother have any rights is they were separated for 14 years?
I have a power of attorney that my brother signed in 2011 when he went to jail in South Carloina He was released and kept me with the POA. He moved to Florida and has been there for the last 7 years. He past away on March 28th. I found out he was still married but they been apart for 14 years and living in different states. Do she still have more rights then my POA even tho the...
04/24/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: ALL | #36240My husband was an heir to parents estate. He later died. Can I and our Child inherit his share?
My husband was equally heir to parents estate. The parents died 7 years ago. My husband died 4 years ago. The property is now for sale. Will I (his widow) or our children get his share of the estate sale.
04/22/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Idaho | #36111