You will need to speak with an Alabama lawyer, but here's a general answer. Many states have what are called "purging statutes." They provide...

How long is process to buy a inheritence home from a sibling. Mort. comp. says 6 months from probate paperwork being sent in.

I'm not sure that I understand your question, but I'll give it a try. I seems that your sibling has inherited a house that you wish to buy. I...

Originals vs copies of a will

If the original will cannot be found, there is a presumption that the testator[will maker] intended to revoke it. This presumption may be overcome...

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The answer to your question really depends upon the terms of the document. Generally, the word "severally" means that any representative may act...

My parents wish to cancel their life estate clause on their home. Is it possible to do so? They live in RI. Thank you

I'm assuming that they reserved a life use to themselves in a deed to their children. At least in my state {CT), they can release their life...

What are my rights of survivorship?

This is a question of state law. It depends on the exact wording of the account and the terms set forth on the bank's signature card. That being...

In most states, a will must be in writing, signed by the testator at the end of the document and attested to by two witnesses, both of whom observe...

Do I have any rights as a sibling?

Because there is no law requiring parents to treat children equally, or even to provide for a child by will, it's not a matter of a "right" or a...

I live in CT. Is an inheritance part of the community property that needs to be divded?

CT is not a "community property" state. Community property, in one of the approximately 10 community property states, is a system under which...

My wife's sister is the executor of their dad's .Is my wife entitled to obtain a copy of the signed will?

The first question is whether or not your father in law owned any "probate assets." These are assets that your father in law owned which do not...