Separated sister-in-law seeking part of moms estate?
I agree with Attorney Whitehurst it depends on what the remainder of her Will says about what happens if one of her children predeceases her.
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I agree with Attorney Whitehurst it depends on what the remainder of her Will says about what happens if one of her children predeceases her.
In this case, if child 3 predeceases mother, the two living children share equally.
It really depends on what the rest of the will says about how the shares of the estate (as well as the trust) are passed if one of the children...
I am assuming both wills are valid. If so, by law, you need to use the most recent will as when it was signed, it revoked the prior will. If you...
I agree with Roger, a disclaimer (renunciation) would work, but so long as he has not acted in any way to indicate his acceptance or ownership of...
They may have been heirs, but not devisees. An heir is someone related as a child or through other lineage. A devisee is someone who is named to...
It really depends on what the actual Trust document says about the Trustee's ability to sell and if it is restricted. Also, whether it was for...
The brother has no actual power until the granddaughter is no longer serving as POA, so the only way he could put her in a nursing home is if he...
It depends on what the rest of her will says. If there is something that says to his children or grandchildren instead of the brother, then those...
Unfortunately, you may have to open the probate estate yourself as a creditor. But if no one is interested in the property, perhaps they heirs...