What must I do to acquire ownership of a home since the owner has died?

Ms Rabin is correct - I would only note that you need the original will in order to probate so make sure you have the original. I would go to the...

Real Estate Transfer -

Mr. Jaap is correct. It is usually NOT the case that a simple deed transfer to children is advisable in these situations. Capital gains for the...

Can a secondary POA hold any legal ground if obtained by someone with dementia in a memory care ward of a nursing home?

If grandparents had mental capacity to sign new POA the new POA is valid. If they did not, it is not. The fact that they are in memory care or have...

3 siblings we're all devisee and brother is executor purchasing the estate

Sounds like the executor grossly mismanaged the estate. You need to see your own lawyer to determine if you would actually be able to recover...

Try to get them to cut you the check. If they won't do it you may be able to use the small estate affidavit (not petition) procedure that allows...

One odd thing about your posting is that you said your brother who is executor went to get the will at the bank safe deposit box. Due to the fact...

I'm a single adult and I do not want my parents to have next of kin rights to my estate. Can I remove them via last will?

As the other attorneys said, you can write a will and give your property to anyone you wish. You can also make sure to update your beneficiary...

Do I have to pay inheritance tax on an annuity in which I am named beneficiary ?

The short answer is usually yes. However I would note that some wills state that the estate pays the tax on transfers of all types (be they in the...

The only thing I will add is that if you are worried about costs associated with the lawyer meeting with you - most lawyers that do estate planning...

what is waive Bond and nomination and waiver of bond in reference to an estate in South Carolina?

You are asking a couple of different questions here. You really need to see a lawyer. You don't have to relinquish being executor. But if you...