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Does a Simple Will have to be probated in Probate Court?
If a person has a simple will in the State of South Carolina, when they die, does the will have to be probated in Probate Court - or - does the designated Executor merely execute the will?
01/31/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: South Carolina | #1406On what basis can a spouse contest a will of the deceased spouse?
On what basis can a spouse contest a will of the deceased spouse when the deceased spouse has signed off his rights to share in the estate?
01/31/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Kansas | #1380How can my sister give me half of my brother's estate that she inherited?
My Brother died before he could change his will and leave his property to both my sister and I. My sister is sole beneficiary and wants to share the estate property 50-50 with me. How can we do that?
01/31/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Florida | #1372Where can I find a form for my step family to sign revoking rights to my mother's business?
I want my stepfather and stepbrother to sign a document stating that they do not want any parts of my deceased mother's small business.
01/31/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #1334Is there a form for representative of an estate to sign releasing all information the deceased?
Is there a form for representative of an estate to sign releasing all information regarding the deceased (e.g., medical, work history; social security)?
01/31/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Mississippi | #1332What is the difference in a durable POA, attorney in fact, and “contingent” as it related to a will?
What is the difference between a durable power of attorney, attorney in fact, and “contingent” as it relates to a will?
01/31/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Montana | #1331In the case of a will, if named heirs are deceased, do the assets go to the children of the heirs?
In the case of a will, if named heirs are deceased, do the assets go to the children of the heirs, or are the assets divided among the remaining living heirs?
01/31/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Mississippi | #1207How long does an executor have before a will is read?
How long does an executor have before a will is read?
01/31/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Georgia | #1205If I pay back taxes on my deceased aunt's property what form is needed to have heirs sign it over?
My aunt passed away and her land will be up for sale for back taxes this summer. I can pay the back taxes but I need to know if I can take possesion of the dwelling if the other heirs sign some kind of papers transferring their heirship to me.
01/31/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Virginia | #1161What form do you need to prove you are executor of a will?
What form do you need to prove you are executor of a will. The will was not signed, but was shown to others by the decedent.
01/31/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Washington | #1146