I recieved a check made out to my mom but she is not alive, what do we do with it?

Even if your mother did not have a Will the state where she was domiciled when she died would provide who would inherit her probate property...

What are the tax implications of selling our deceased father's home?

If your father owned the home when he passed away then your basis in the house is the fair market value as of the date he died. The amount you...

Ways to name a Living Trust

"Living" does not have to be included, but even if not required you would want "Trust" in the name to signify a trust exists.

In NC the property would generally not be part of the estate and I believe the rule in Tennessee is the same. You must review the Will to make...

I have inherited money and property from my father who passed in January of this year, would MY husband be entitled to ANYTHING?

As long as this property is not commingled with your other property it will probably be considered separate rather than marital property. You...

How long is a will and testament valid for.

Unless there is some special rule in South Carolina then the Will should still be valid. I have opened estates for people that have been deceased...

If one of the beneficiaries will not sign for house to go to the one person. What can be done?

Nothing. If I understand your facts correctly those heirs own a portion of the house. You can buy their portion if they will sell it to you....

With no estate to probate, must I file a Will in court to have official authority of executor to notify interested parties?

Generally no. If there is no estate to probate then there is no need for an executor. In fact, I would almost always encourage someone NOT to...

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No. They would be a guest of the spouse.

My mother's life ins names her five children as beneficiaries. My sister died before my mother. Who gets her share?

It will depend on how the beneficiary designation was filled out. It will either go to your sister's child or it will be divided among you and...