Your parents want to deed the house to you and retain a life estate. This type of real estate transaction is very common in estate planning. It...

Inheritance for my minor child

If your son's uncle's will is silent as to how to handle the inheritance, I would recommend that you contact an elder law attorney in your area. ...

My mother passed and never wrote a will. What can be done about her assets?

The first answer is that the power of attorney ends upon your mother's death. An estate is handled by an estate executor or administrator. ...

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Michigan law may differ from Pennsylvania Law. In PA, the Court shall allow such compensation to the personal representative as shall in the...

Do I have to take on any responsibility to an estate or lack thereof of a decedent if it is not worth the time or effort?

Even if a person is named as an executor of a will does not mean that the person must accept it, as there are many responsibilities and risks...

My father passed away without mentioning me or my sister in his will. are we entitled to any of his estate/

The most likely answer is "no." However, all opinions on here are based on the simple facts that you provided. The answer may be different if...

Your question is a fact specific question. The best answer that anyone can provide is that “it depends”. Does the testator have residuary...

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My son't father died. My son is 8 years old. We were never married. His family is refusing to give anything to my son.

Your question is very fact specific. Unfortunately, we do not have all the facts. Was your son's father married at the time of his death? Did...

What to do when a mother passes away unexpectedly and her place of work ( Walmart ) will not give any information or assistance?

I believe the main question is whether your mother-in-law had a will. If she did, an executor would be named in a will. That person should open...

What to do if sibling on POA can't agree on house sale and medical issues with sibling not on POA. POA drafted by sibling on it.

Though a principal under a power of attorney may grant an agent powers to make gifts and/or powers to deal in real estate, that agent does not have...