Per NC Law, does my Father's home go into the Estate funding or to me directly as only heir named in Will?

Debts must be paid first, but it might be possible to mortgage the house to pay the debts and then convey the house subject to the mortgage. You...

I was told my ex husband is entitled to half of any award I might gain from my daughter's wrongful death case. Is this true?

Your ex husband is not necessarily entitled to half. You need to discuss this with your own lawyer. You can get more detailed information from my...

On Standard Form 95 it ask for Sum Certain , what is Sum Certain and what will I need ?

Read my Avvo Guide on Federal Tort Claims, which answers this question, among many others. Then get a lawyer who is experienced with medical...

If all assets are in an irrevocable trust or have beneficiaries assigned, does the will need to be probated?

Mr. Nelson has given you very good advice, and valuable information. The important thing for you to do is to get legal advice from a probate...

Can we force probate of a will?

If the nominated executor won't file a probate petition, any interested party petition the court, either to probate the Will or for letters of...

NY state how to transfer land from deceased relative into my name

If the land has not been transferred in almost 30 years there is a good chance that the taxes haven't been paid, the lien has been sold and...

How can I stop my deadbeat ex-husband from being named as co-administrator of our daughter's estate?

First and foremost, I am sorry you lost your daughter. I agree that you should get a judgment for back child support. You are getting ahead of...

Libel Slander Etc: Can it be considered a crime not just civil and what exactly is it? I asked it to be removed from Google.

Ms. McCall, as usual is spot on. Very few defamation cases are ever filed, and fewer still are successful. The facts as you report them do not seem...

Is a revocable living trust best choice for me and wife. Thus avoiding probate. Make my daughter executor.

I agree with my colleagues' answers, especially that you should see an estate planning lawyer. There are document preparation companies out there...

The judge can't throw you in jail for not having a lawyer, but you may be forced to defend yourself. If so, you are much more likely to end up in...