Deceased Uncle made a codicil without signature on a will (but has his signature of self proving affidavit)?

The will needs to be signed. Unless the signature can be said to have been his signing the will then I think it would not be a valid codicil. A...

I am moving abroad what do I consider my legal domicile for estate planning purposes?

I changed the practice area subject to Estate Planning and added some relevant tags to the post. A Maryland attorney would likely be your best...

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House in VA. My name only on deed. Upon my death, best way for my son to sell the house? Quick Claim Deed, Probate?

If probate avoidance is the goal, using a trust or something called a "Transfer on Death Deed" is oftentimes preferable to adding a child on the...

My mother passed and had no will, i have a brother and sister- our plan is to sell the house and split the money

In Virginia if someone dies Intestate (without a Will), then by operation of Virginia Law, the real estate passes to the heirs at law of the...

How/where can one find out about probate rules/procedures in TX?

You probably can find reliable information regarding Texas probate and probate procedures through county government websites on their probate court...

The lawyer for my mom in laws estate will be receiving funds for the estate of my late wife shortly. Hoit

The estate's lawyer/firm is entitled to the fees that it has earned in relation to the work provided for the estate. If you are unsatisfied with...

Dad died cant find will step mom keeps all

You will want to hire a probate or wills, trust, and estate attorney to help you open probate. Afterwards, with the help of the attorney, you can...

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In order to become an administrator of a decedent's estate must one get a bond from an insurance co.? amount? cost?

If there was will it may have waived security of a nominated personal representative. It is important to read the will for this provision. Also,...

Please note, if your father gave the guns away (either through a sale or by gift) then they were no longer his and would not be part of his...

How can I insure my parents inherit my ira if I predeceased them without risking that it winds up at a nursing home.

Also, while you are alive your IRA would not be included in the calculation of available assets in determining their eligibility for governmental...