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if there is no will what is the order of priority for distribution of an estate?
In Georgia, if there is no will what is the order of priority for distribution of an estate? (Particular interest in real property.)
11/23/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Georgia | #12739Persons Who Take Upon Intestacy
In Texas, if a spouse dies without leaving a will, does the surviving spouse inherit all assets, including property that was left to the deceased spouse during the time of marriage?
11/18/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #12473How can you ensure that an executor is fair in their oversight of an estate?
My brother is the executor of our father's estate. I want to make sure everything is fair. I heard there is an executor's fee. Is it a percentage? I've heard $10K.
11/16/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #12407Does Maine have an
Does Maine have an "enhanced life estate deed", also known as a Lady Bird Deed?
11/03/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Maine | #11525What should you consider when choosing a Trustee for your will?
I am filling out my will. I am divorced with shared custody of two minor children. I have asked my cousin to be my personal representative. Because my children are minors I need to designate a trustee. I don't know who that should be? Can it be the same person who is my personal rep or does it have to be an entity like a bank? If my assets are held in trust, who is the tr...
10/29/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Florida | #11197How does a residuary estate work?
My husband is executor of his fathers will. There is a surviving spouse from a second marriage. My husband is to inherit along with grandchildren, his father's residuary estate when the spouse passes. How does that work? What can keep her from willing his estate to her children when she's gone? This is in the state of Texas. Where do I look up steps of probate for state of Tex...
10/26/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #11018Is there a form called Deed of Distribution by trustee or Trustees Deed of Distribution?
Is there a form called Deed of Distribution by trustee or Trustees Deed of Distribution?
10/23/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Minnesota | #10799Disqualification of certain persons to serve as executor or administrator
Can an heir be appointed the executor of the Estate if the heirs live outside the state where the estate is located? I live in South Carolina and the estate is in Alabama. We need to know what Alabama State law is on this.
10/18/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: South Carolina | #10542Is there a time limit for a will to be read
My father died over three years ago in Ohio. We (the children) know there was an original will, but we think he changed it. His surviving wife has told us there is no will. If there is a will, is there a statute of limitations for it to be read? What would happen if there is a will and anything left to the children is gone now?
10/17/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Pennsylvania | #10465If my husband dies am I entitled to the house that is in his name only?
I remarried about a year and half ago after being widowed for about 5 years. I owned a home that was completely paid for. I recently sold that home and my husband and I are living in the home he owned before we were married. We have one child together, but neither of us have a will. I am spending some of the money from the sale of my house on the home we live in now, and some o...
10/16/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Tennessee | #10373