How do I distribute 1 acre of land that is in the name of two deceased persons?

I'm not sure that I followed everything correctly but if I did, it looks like there are now 12 owners of the property, plus a couple of spouses of...

What do I need to do? Probate or can I do it myself?

If she was a TN resident at the time of her death, then this will all fall under TN laws. Finding a lawyer in or near the town where she lived is...

Poa

It's unusual for a NC POA to allow the agent to give his responsibilities to someone else, but it does happen. I agree with Mr. Grant - it's going...

My mom passed intestate. she has a mortgage I want to pay off mortgage without my brothers being able take/sue me later

You can pay off the mortgage (and all other debts of the estate) but that won't change the ownership of the house. If your mother died intestate...

What is definition of "net income" as used in NC GS 30-31 regarding surviving spouses Year's Allowance?

In the notes that accompany this statute in Lexis, you'll find the following: "MEANING OF ANNUAL NET INCOME. --The provision of this section...

I was wandering if you could please tell me just what the law says my dad past away a little over 7 years not having a will.

The intestacy laws (which determine who gets what when there is no will) are fairly complicated and, as another lawyer here said, it will all...

There are situations where a house, even if it's not technically part of the NC probate estate, has to be sold in order to pay debts. That might...

What is the process to have Power of Attorney form completed for my elderly mother?

I agree that an estate planning attorney should be involved but the decisions regarding powers of attorney will have to be made by your mother. If...

How is a family trust different from a regular Revocable Trust?

A Family Trust is often a Revocable Trust. "Revocable" usually just defines a particular aspect of the trust (it can be amended or revoked during...

Have a legal separation from current husband, we had been living back together when he passed away. Need to know who is heirs.?

I encourage you to consult with an attorney who is familiar with probate or estate administration. Despite the separation, you are his spouse and...