Property left by father being claimed by aunt due to right of survivorship

If the property in Florida is deeded in both your dad and his sister's name as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, then your aunt is...

How do I become the beneficiary of my son's estate

I am so sorry to hear about your son. In North Carolina, if someone dies without a spouse or children, the property passes to his or her parents...

Can land given as gift be taken away by nursing home if giver dies with bills owed?

In North Carolina, there is a five year look back period for transfers of assets. If your aunt moves into a nursing home she can always pay...

My friends spouse died and she is trying to settle his finances. She is willing to pay 1/2 of a debt. What kind of form shoul

I agree with Steve, your friend may not be legally responsible to pay her husband's debt. If she is not personally responsible for the debt, it...

I am licensed in North Carolina and wanted to comment on the answers above as Medicaid rules do vary by state. An annuity may be a...

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

Under North Carolina law, if your dad makes a gift of property in the five years prior to an application for medicaid, he will not be able to...

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

In order to make sure your wishes are carried out you should prepare a will or trust that leaves the property to your children. If you do not have...

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

If you have not already accepted the property, you can disclaim the property. In order to make sure the value of the property is not included in...

What will happen to my dads assetts?

If your dad did not have a will than all property that was in his sole name will pass by intestate succession. Every state has laws about who...

How can I find out if I stand to inherit anything from my deceased father's will?

You should be able to get a copy of the will from the estates office in the county where your father was living at the time of his death. In order...