Yes. When people have lifetime rights, each of them may treat the property as if it is completely theirs. This results in some difficult...

You have several options. The first option is to obtain proof. Go over to your mother's home and ask to see her papers, bills etc., If your sister...

My mother's pasted away 23 years ago. my brother lives there and will not pay taxes or assist..i have paid it since her death ?

I’m assuming that you both inherited the house. So you both have the right to live there, rent it, sell it, pay taxes, pay insurance and keep it...

Does a maternal half-sibling have a right of succession to the paternal grandfather's (with whom she had no relationship)estate?

Since Y died after Mr. J, his Estate legally became hers. It doesn’t matter that she passed before probating Mr. J’s estate, because she survived...

Can I sell my deceased husband’s truck to a dealership with the general power of attorney he signed 9/17? It covers vehicles.

While I agree with my colleague below, there may be a modified process available to you which wouldn't require a full probate. Death certificates...

How do I get the property my mother left me after she died with my sister as the representative?

If your sister has opened a Probate Estate then it's likely that you will receive your inheritance when the process finishes. Probate may take a...

Can I?

Whatever will your dad has at death will prevail. I know you don't talk about this type of thing, but you have a choice to make. Either talk to...

My husband passed away without a will. He has 4 adult children, We were married 21 yrs. Are they entitled to his savings and pro

Dear Laura, The answer depends on how the accounts were held and how much money is in your deceased husband’s estate. If the accounts are just in...

How can I remove my stepmom as the main trustee to my account set up by my deceased father?

I agree with my colleague that an attorney may be the best person to see to get this straight for you. There are numerous types of trusts with...

Heir property mix up

The answer to your question about the land depends on several factors. If she gave her interest in the land to another heir by deed then it's...