In South Carolina if I have a valid will and leave everything to my wife will probate be a huge problem?
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Answered on November 28, 2014
If all is as you describe probate will not be much of an issue at your death (or whomever dies first in your marriage) but it almost certainly will...
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TAX SALES?
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Answered on November 27, 2014
Yes you can purchase a tax lien. Many of them are inexpensive. After you purchase the tax lien the owner has quite awhile to "redeem" the...
Inheritance rights of unborn grandchildren
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Answered on November 27, 2014
This is a very interesting question that will require research on specific state law. However my first impression is that if he specifically...
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Probating will for assets in US by US expatriate with no USA address
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Answered on November 27, 2014
May depend on where you live, but in most places the probate occurs where you reside at death. If you don't reside in the US the probate won't be...
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Is there a foolproof way to protect my assets from nursing homes with trusts or gifts?
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Answered on November 27, 2014
It is certainly possible to form a trust to protect assets from long-term care costs (long-term care insurance also helps!), but it would still...
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Does a Trustee hold authority through POA to remove a beneficiary from asset bearing accounts?
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Answered on November 27, 2014
If the facts as you state them are correct, it sounds very questionable. I would hire your own attorney and contact the bank to see why the TOD...
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Can an executor ask someone to assist him?
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Answered on November 27, 2014
Has the executor considered hiring an attorney to assist him?
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Probate accounting
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Answered on November 27, 2014
You can certainly ask for information - whether it be in the form of an accounting or in another way. A formal accounting will cost more and take...
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Son and wife live in mother's home for 2 years, calling wife a care provider, Can they claim home ownership when mother dies?
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Answered on November 27, 2014
Why would you think this situation has anything to do with who would inherit the home? I would defer and have you consult with an OR attorney for...
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I am co-executor of my Dad's estate, along with his girlfriend, but he specified heirlooms go to me. Can land be an heirloom?
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Answered on November 26, 2014
Well, I think the will would have to be read in context. I can't imagine an interpretation that would consider land to be an heirloom. I looked...