The realtor is correct. A will doesn't avoid probate, it just directs where the deceased's assets are to go after death during the probate process.

That is a question that you would have to pose to the bank. Mortgage against the land? Not without all the owners of the property signing off. ...

Just say no. It works for drugs and having people you don't want around your own child.

You can amend your trust to change the beneficiaries of your trust. The trust only controls assets held by the trust. Normally the corresponding...

I think what you are saying is that after your friend dies, he wants you to be able to live in the property for your life and after your death the...

If you leave it to them equally, he doesn't legally have more of a say that your granddaughter. However, is she is a minor, he can control the...

You would have to be declared mentally incompetent for that to happen.

That is up to your dad's will. A good estate planner drafts for contingencies for predeceasing heirs, bypassing other's probate estates. Usually,...

I believe your question is: After Dad goes into a nursing home, will Mom have enough money to live? As your dad was a veteran, you should look...

Yes, the funds would go through probate.