Does a spouse still have the right to elective share of a will or estate if they weren't living together?
Yes. The elective share would apply. If there was no separation order, spousal rights apply.
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Yes. The elective share would apply. If there was no separation order, spousal rights apply.
You need to form an estate and then transfer. If your mom is the only sibling and/or others cooperate, it would be like $3000.
Whatever she does must be in GA. That is her residence.
It is not only proper, it is required. Title to property vests in the person who gets it on the date of death. The executor cannot sell it unless...
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This is problematic. If there are other heirs they are going to contest the deed which appeared 12 years later. If there are no other heirs,...
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You read wrong. The bank is right.
It makes a difference on timing and circumstances. However, these are rarely overturned.