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Can I exercise elective rights as conservator of my grandmother to my grandfather's Will?
I am the appointed conservator of my 68-year-old grandmother. My grandfather passed away two weeks ago, leaving a will. I wanted to know if my grandmother has the right of election on the property. I want to ensure that she inherits enough to support herself till she is alive. Can I exercise elective rights, if any, on her behalf?
12/09/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Alabama | #27802Must I follow my Husband's Will in Alabama?
My husband was domiciled in Alabama and passed away two months back. I wanted to know, with regards to his properties, would I be given the ownership of it? Can I decide what share of his properties should be given to me even when he has left a will?
12/09/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Alabama | #27801My Husband did not update his Will after we married. Can I still inherit from him as his wife?
I live in Fayetteville, Arkansas. My husband and I had been married for 2 years. My husband recently passed away due to a car accident and had left a will. However, my husband had forgotten to update his will and had left all his money and property to his parents. Can I choose not to follow my husband’s will and divide up his estate in any other legal way?
12/09/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Arkansas | #27800Do I have to probate and abide by my Husband's Will if he left me his wife nothing?
I live in Phoenix, Arizona. My husband and I had been married for 30 years. My husband recently passed away and had left a will. He had chosen to bequeath a part of his property to his nephew. However, I am unhappy with the instructions in the will and his bequeathment to his nephew. Can I choose not to follow my husband’s will and divide up his estate in any other legal way?
12/09/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: Arizona | #27799What happens when a will, made per the Californian law, does not meet all the requirement of a valid will?
What happens when a will, made per the Californian law, does not meet all the requirement of a valid will?
02/22/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Execution | State: California | #32668When does a will come into effect? Is it soon after death or is it after probate proceedings?
I made a will regarding disposal of my property and have deposited it with the Probate Division of the Superior Court. My children are unware of its existence and shall only be informed by my attorney after my death. When does the will I made come into effect? Is it soon after my death or is it after probate proceedings?
02/14/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Execution | State: Vermont | #32121What is the law on execution and making of a will in Florida?
I have been living in Florida for about 35 years now and have acquired many properties through hard work. I wish to make a will with respect to my estate. What is the law on execution and making of a will. Is there a language or form of words in which the will must be written in order to be valid?
02/09/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Execution | State: Florida | #31843Father executed a Will in Florida before witnesses signed in different locations. Is it valid in Florida?
I have questions about making a Will in Florida. My Father made a Will and signed it. He then got two people to witness the Will but at different times and places. He previously lived in New York and has made a Will there but decided to make a new one when he moved to Florida. I have been told the Florida Will may not be valid. Is the New York Will valid in Florida?
02/07/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Execution | State: Florida | #31703Can a will be signed with just initials?
Can a will be signed with just initials?
08/14/2007 | Category: Wills and Es... » Execution | State: Washington | #7943Does an Heir Need a Deed to Inherit Property?
Does an heir need a deed to land described in a will?
08/29/2010 | Category: Wills and Es... » Executor Deeds | State: Illinois | #23046