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How do I ensure that an asset or property is left to my children when I pass?
I own a house in California which I promised my late husband I would preserve the asset for our children. Now I live in Indiana and want to remarry. Is seperate bookkeeping necessary to preserve the house from being sold by my new husband's heirs when we have both passed on? We would want to have access to the rental income during our lifetime.
05/16/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Indiana | #4995What can I do to cease communication with the credit card company about my deceased husband's debt?
My husband died Nov. 2006. Soon after I received a collection notice from American Express in the amount of $8,200. I was not aware my husband had taken out an American Express Card. I sent the collection agency a copy of his death certificate and informed them that he left no life insurance and had no estate. I am not named on this card. Now I am receiving letters addresse...
05/16/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: New York | #4990What is meant if there is no surviving issue of the decedent? What do they mean by issue?
Under intestate law in Missouri they state that the surviving spouse shall receive the entire intestate estate if there is no surviving issue of the decedent. What do they mean by issue? If this means surviving children (adult) is it blood children first then children by 2nd marriage come next in the distribution?
05/16/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Missouri | #4893Are the children required to pay the debt out of the insurance proceeds they receive?
A person dies leaving a large amount of credit card debt. The sale of assets does not cover the entire amount of debt. The person has life insurance with his/her two children as equal beneficiaries. Are the children required to pay the rest of the debt out of the insurance moneys they receive?
05/15/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Iowa | #4888As beneficiary of the estate of a deceased person how do I get a copy of the will?
As a named beneficiary of the estate of a deceased person, what's the best way to find out the specific details of the will/trust if the trustee refuses to provide this detailed information?
05/15/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Florida | #4791Does a named beneficiary have a legal right to have a copy of the will?
Does a named beneficiary have a legal right to have a copy of the will/trust after the death of their father? If so, and if the executor/trustee refuses to provide a copy, what is the best way to obtain a copy?
05/14/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Florida | #4699Am I entitled to any of the estate of my deceased boyfriend since I hold power of attorney?
My boyfriend recently died of lung cancer I was power of attorney for his health care. He did not have a will, he only has a van in his name and a savings acc. which I am signed on as a pod. His life insurance policy states his daughter as beneficiary. Does that make her sole owner of everything he owns? Will the savings account be touched after I remove his name? Who is li...
05/13/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Wisconsin | #4641What was the law in 1994 in Louisiana regarding a will?
What was the law in 1994 in Alexandria Louisiana as far as wills. Does the estate go to the spouse and the children by law? Can the estate be left only to the spouse?
05/13/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Georgia | #4608What type of deed if needed for my mother to leave her children her home upon her death?
My Mother has terminal lung cancer and has put a will together with me as the executor of her estate. There is only a home involved that is worth approx. $115,000 although $50,000 is owed on the home. Mother's wishes would be that her home is sold and all belongings and divided amongst the 6- children. My question is, in Michigan should there be a quit claim deed completed? An...
05/12/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Michigan | #4535Who would be the heir to the property if no will was left?
My father died in 1993 and my parents owned land in both of their names. When my father died, who are the official heirs? he did not leave a will.
05/11/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #4519