In order for a will to be valid the person must be at least 18 years old and of sound mind. The will also must be signed by two witnesses. It would...

Wills

I can’t speak for another attorney’s policy in regards to keeping a copy of their client’s will. However, it is very important that either you or...

When someone passes away with no will the court will appoint a person that is best suited to be the personal representative of administrating the...

How can I change the name on a house deed from my mother's name to mine? She is deceased and I have inherited the house.

It will be in your best interests to have an attorney prepare the drafting of the new deed. Once the deed is drafted you will need to sign the...

My wifes mother has past and she was the benafisherary.

If your wife was the beneficiary on her mother’s bank account, then she has a legal right to the money in that account. If you are planning on...

If you no longer want to serve as the personal representative of your dad’s estate, then you have the right to do so. You will petition to the...

Inheriting a house?

There is a possibility in which your sister could use legal proceedings to force the sale of the house. Your sister could file a lawsuit know as a...

If the deceased person left behind a will, then the person who was named the executor of the will shall administer the estate. If there was no will...

My mother died whom I was living with but left her car behind with me. how do i change the title to me?

There are various circumstances that need to be addressed prior to changing the title of the car to your name. First, if the car was only in your...

Odds of will contest winning?

When you are contesting a will it is in your best interests to contact an estate planning attorney to provide you with legal representation. When...