Will it be easier to change my kids last name if their is no dad on the birth certificate?

The court will want the legal father notified of the name change. Since there is no legal father, the court may be willing to accept publication...

I'm sorry for your loss. Since the property was left to the five of you through a life estate deed, it is not part of the probate estate and...

I'm sorry for your loss. If the check that was received came from social security you need to figure out if it was sent before or after your...

With no estate other than a house?'whats the best way to pass a house down...simple will..life estate...or a revocable trust

I recommend that you meet with an attorney to discuss your estate planning goals and various options. I do take issue with some of the previous...

A new marriage will invalidate parts of a will that your father already has in place or will give his new spouse a large share of any probate...

I'm sorry for your loss. If the only probate assets are $25,000 and a motor vehicle (which doesn't count towards the $25,000 limit) you can file a...

Can trustees take over (assume) 2 mortgages on 2 separate investment properties upon Death of Parent ?

I'm sorry for your loss. I recommend that you consult with an attorney who can review the trust and help you with any trust administration.

I'm bein told that both me AND my younger sis are my dead uncles next of kin but I thought there could onlky be one?

As you and your sister are both nieces of your uncle you are equally next of kin if he has no spouse, children, parents, or siblings, any of whom...

I recently married my domestic partner. Must I re-do my will to replace "partner" with "spouse" if my bequests haven't changed?

Part of it depends on whether or not your will has language stating that you intended to marry your partner. If so, you definitely don't need to...

Divorce and life insurance?

Have him reach out to his divorce attorney and ask for help understanding how long the insurance requirement is for. Even if he must keep his...