Is an expensive partition my best choice?

It sounds like the death of your father actually has nothing to do with it in terms of legal ownership. If two people own a house they have...

I understand you want to do this yourself - but you should use a lawyer, end of story. However to answer your question if you've owned the property...

How do I know if a living trust is irrevocable or revocable, if it's not stated in the trust papers?

If your wife is a beneficiary and the grantor (person who made the trust originally) has died the trust would now be irrevocable.

Co-signing a loan and having title together are different things. If she is on the title she is a co-owner - she would have to sign the car title...

How long do you have to contest an estate (intestate)?

This would not be a will "contest." Rather it would be holding the Guardian of the property (CT may use a different term) accountable for what...

My parents had a will but noone can find it?

If you cannot find it (after searching the home, safe deposit box, calling their lawyer, etc.) then you may need to open an estate without a will -...

If he (GF) did not have a will, and he was married to GM, the estate would be split among his spouse (GM) and children. Beyond that, because the...

Does a child from a previous marriage have a legal claim to life insurance policies of their deceased parent?

Mr. Friedman is correct that certain factors could complicate this - but generally, absent some other agreement or circumstance, a person can name...

Would need to know more about your situation to give you a good answer but it sounds like you would benefit from a good solid look at your...

What happens if the will is not probated

You don't give a lot of information here so hard to say what will happen. If you have possession of the will you should go see a lawyer right away...