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How to Transfer Deed After Death of Joint Tenants
My sister and I along with two others that have 1/4 undivided interest, and a life tenant were left a home. My sister and I are the only two surviving. How do I change the deed to reflect this? Will we have the right to sell?
12/17/2008 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Pennsylvania | #14826Am I entitled to money my father instructed the executor to give me before he deceased?
My father passed away approximately a year and a half ago. Before he passed, he distributed money to 3 of the kids. He did not distribute any to 2 other children at that time. Before he passed, he promised these two children they would get equal amounts and told the executor/power of attorney to get the money and give to the other two children. This did not happen. The exec...
12/17/2008 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Mississippi | #14825What steps must I take to put in writing for my kids to get monthly payouts from my insurance?
What steps must I take to put in writing for my kids (Ages 13 and 19) to get monthly payouts after my death from my term life insurance policy?
12/02/2008 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Tennessee | #14732Does Minnesota Have An Intestate Law
Is there an intestate law in Minnesota? My sister died in 1995 without a will and we each share half ownership of a parcel of land that our Mother has life time use of. My sister was married at the time of her death and resided in California. They have one child who is 16. If so, what is it? Where can I find it?
01/10/2008 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Iowa | #14615Does A Spouse Inherit The Other Spouses Debt Upon Death
My step-father passed away without leaving anything to my mother. Debt collectors have been calling her requesting that she pay her late husband's credit card debt. Does his debt become her debt upon his death? If not, what should she tell the debt collectors?
01/04/2008 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Virginia | #14450When Should Heirs Be Provided With A Copy Of The Decedent's Will
How long does a lawyer have to provide heirs with a copy of the decedent's will?
01/03/2008 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Missouri | #14431What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Settling A Will In Texas
Is there a statute of limitations for a will to be settled in Texas? A parent passed over a year ago and the three children (all living and willed equal parts of assets) have not settled the will as of yet. How long do they have to settle the will?
12/19/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #14153What is the meaning of co executor and would both executors have to sign to make all documents legal pertaining to someones e...
What is the meaning of co executor and would both executors have to sign to make all documents legal pertaining to someones estate?
12/17/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Massachusetts | #14039Should Personal Property Be Included In An Estate
My dad passed away in October and the estate has been opened since 11/26, I have not heard anything from my step-mothers lawyer as of yet. She tells me that everything is hers except the stocks. Should his personal property be included? Items such as jewelry, tools, farm equipment and live stock. They had a quilt shop together. The land around the house was on land contract...
12/13/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Ohio | #13843If someone has been excluded in a will are they still entitled to profit from real property?
My father died in 2002. There are 6 siblings. Everything went to my mom however she passed in 2006. My father excluded three of us. The will states the other two get all personal property and cash assets. There is real property involved. Are the three that have been written out entitled to a share after it is sold?
11/23/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Connecticut | #12746