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My name in the deed of my mothers house along with hers as a co-owner. Do I automatically become the sol owner at her death?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 10, 2014

As Mr. West indicated, it depends on what the deeds says. It may pass to you automatically, or it may need to go through your mom's estate. How...

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This is a trust question under Wisconsin law: under the facts of this situation, how are trust assets distributed? See below.

Steven's answer | Answered on April 10, 2014

This isn't really a Wisconsin law question: the trust assets will be distributed according to what the trust says (i.e., to the children, equally...

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What is the fastest/ least expensive way to prevent my sister from getting guardianship of my mother who has dementia?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

Unfortunately there is no "fast and easy" way - if you mother cannot revoke the existing POA and have a new person named, it sounds like it will be...

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My mother left me sole beneficiary, funeral expenses paid for. Does house have to be sold to pay creditors ? Only asset.

Steven's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

If there is probate property and probate expenses they expenses have to be paid first. If you don't have the cash and can't get a loan the house...

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Will my wife and I be regarded as 2 beneficiaries in a will or as a couple (as 1 beneficiary)?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

This question can't really be answered without seeing the will and the wording. It may be somewhat open to interpretation, but I think the place to...

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My Mother died and the mortgage is in her name in VA. How can my sister get the house in her name to continue to pay the mortg.?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

Well, your first step should be to sit down that an attorney to determine what needs to be done - it sounds like Mom didn't have a will but a...

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I live with my mother. the home is in her and my deceased fathers name. what is the process of putting the house in my name. ?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

If your mother is now the sole owner, she could deed the house to you. But this can have many consequences so it is important for your mother to...

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Can the co-executor coerce the deceased to change the original will into her favor?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

I agree with Mr. Wendland. Coercion, if proven is not permissible. It's the proving it that is hard. Very Hard. If you believe in your claims,...

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My mother left her house to her children by her will. She had no other assets. Does the will have to go through probate

Steven's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

Mr. Wagner is absolutely correct. The husband certainly has the right to elect against this will - although it is possible other assets passed to...

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How to stop sibling with power of attorney from taking everything, after death of testator?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

How to stop her?! Sue her - you need to hire an attorney immediately to handle this situation and make her account for what she did as POA during...

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My name in the deed of my mothers house along with hers as a co-owner. Do I automatically become the sol owner at her death?

This is a trust question under Wisconsin law: under the facts of this situation, how are trust assets distributed? See below.

What is the fastest/ least expensive way to prevent my sister from getting guardianship of my mother who has dementia?

My mother left me sole beneficiary, funeral expenses paid for. Does house have to be sold to pay creditors ? Only asset.

Will my wife and I be regarded as 2 beneficiaries in a will or as a couple (as 1 beneficiary)?

My Mother died and the mortgage is in her name in VA. How can my sister get the house in her name to continue to pay the mortg.?

I live with my mother. the home is in her and my deceased fathers name. what is the process of putting the house in my name. ?

Can the co-executor coerce the deceased to change the original will into her favor?

My mother left her house to her children by her will. She had no other assets. Does the will have to go through probate

How to stop sibling with power of attorney from taking everything, after death of testator?