Who receives the personal possessions of the marriage?

This complicated situation really requires attorney involvement. With that said, based only on the basic facts above the real estate that went to...

My husband and I have a will, made in 1989 leaving everything to each at death. Can the adult children contest the will if they

Anyone can contest a will, but if your wills are properly drafted then it is very unlikely that the adult children would prevail. In NC there is no...

Who is the beneficiary if the designated one is deceased?

Since your Mother's husband passed before she did, he won't receive the proceeds of the policy. Usually a second beneficiary is named on a policy,...

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Can an executrix sit on assets after all debt is paid and not distribute it to beneficiaries?

The terms of the will must be followed. If the will states that all property must be sold the property must be sold. The executrix working within...

My father is in Assisted Living. Can he give me $9,000 to put away to pay bills so he can apply for medicaid?

Gifting and Medicaid are not synonomous. Making a tax free gift does not make that gift free of Medicaid. Such gift will be penalized, causing an...

I am re-marrying shortly but I want my children to have my home and anything else I solely own. Is that possible.

This is a great question; one that should be asked more often and might avoid a lot of heartache if a parent dies. If you want your children to...

Does POA have the right to stop his sister from knowing medical information about her 98 yr old mother who has dementia when she

The health care agent appointed under the N.C. Health Care Power of Attorney controls the health care decision and care of the individual who...

Do i have to accept a house that became mine after my mothers passing?

If your Mother passed away less than 9 months ago, then you can go through a process to disinherit yourself from the property. The process involves...

What are the rights of the grandchildren to their grandmothers estate after she died and no will could be found she has adopted

If no will can be found then the estate will pass under the intestate laws. Under such laws the estate would pass to your Grandmother's children...

What are the rights of the grandchildren to their grandmothers estate after she died and no will could be found she has adopted

If no will can be found then the estate will pass under the intestate laws. Under such laws the estate would pass to your Grandmother's children...