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10/13/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Wisconsin | #10210How can I obtain a copy of my deceased sister's car title and change it to my name?
My sister, passed away on Sep 26, 2007 in Hayward, Cal. She was the owner of a 1989 Honda Prelude. After a thorough search of her residence, I was unable to locate the automobile title for the car. I have two questions; how do I get a dupicate title and what do I have to do to get the tile transferred to my name. I am the sole heir to her estate.
10/10/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Kansas | #10010How can I find out if my father left me any property when he died?
My father that I have not seen since I was four passed away. I am told he had properties but I do not know for sure. How do I find out if he had any properties without getting an attorney. I do not want to pay for an attorney if there is nothing to inherit.
10/03/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Ohio | #9591What is needed for me to oversee my friends burial when she passes since she has no family?
My friend has asked that I take care of her funeral arrangements if something should happen to her. She has a brother but they are estranged and have been for years. What form do we need so I can take care of the disposition of her remains since she has requested that I do not contact him?
09/27/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: California | #9216Is a notarized letter stating his last wishes legal in court?
Me and my fiance lived together for 6 years, he passed away this month. During the course of our relationship we accumlated a lot of items together. He purchased a new car which he had insurance the car would be paid for in case he passed away. He left a notorized letter stating that in the event of his untimley death his car, home and belongings would go to me. This letter was...
09/27/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: South Carolina | #9186If I am a minor can I make a will to leave my possessions to someone other than my parents?
I am a minor, and I wish to make a will. I do not worry that I will die soon, I just live in a dangerous neighborhood and I would like to leave all my savings to persons other than my parents. If I make my own will, is it legal? And will my opinions be taken seriously?
09/25/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: ALL | #9043How is entitled to my aunt's assets since she passed with no will?
My aunt passed away without a will. She has two surviving siblings and numerous nieces and nephews. The estate is less than $500,000.00 . Who is entitled to the assets? How is the money divided?
09/24/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: New Jersey | #9012Who would get the home if only one spouse dies and they have children together?
If a husband and wife are married legally and has 3 kids together, there are no outside children, once the husband or wife dies are the children entilted to half the house that belonged to the deceased?
09/24/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #8987What happens when a husband dies and leaves his estate to his children istead of his wife?
If spouse dies and makes no provisions for wife, and they are married and living together, and he has left his entire estate to 4 children, will wife automatically inherit 30% of estate, including properties owned in Virginia, and any bank accounts out of the state of Fl.? Both spouse and wife are Florida Residents.
09/21/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Florida | #8932What is the best way for my mother to ensure I will inherit the land I live on that belongs to her?
I have lived in my home for 24 years. The land on which I live belongs to my mother and sister. I have never been asked for rent or payment of any kind, however my mother is getting older and I want to ensure that if something were to happen to her that I will inherit the land on which I live. What is the best option for us to ensure this?
09/17/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Louisiana | #8832