Do all estate assets have to be disposed of to finally close out an estate?

The gun does not have to be sold to be disposed or close the estate. The gun can be given a fair market value and distributed to an heir or heirs...

AFTER PROBATE CLSES ON AN ESTATE,HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO TRANSFER PROPERTY INTO POA NAME?

A deed of distribution is needed to transfer property from the deceased to the beneficiary in South Carolina. This can be done within a...

My husband and I have a will created in WA state. It has a community property agreement. SC doesnt recognize com. property.

South Carolina will probate an out of state will if it was properly executed in another state. Since the property is in South Carolina it is not...

What is an acceptable amount of time when asking for extension in probate court!

South Carolina probate courts are usually flexible in time an estate can remain open. 6-12 months is generally reasonable. Contact the probate...

When does a prenupt agreement become effective? Can it be put into play before divorce or death?

A prenuptial agreement is a contract that can make terms of a marriage and a divorce. It can become effective when signed. It depends what the...

What do you do when the house of an estate has not sold and the time for closing the estate with the Probate Court runs out?

Probate courts in South Carolina are usually flexible in keeping an estate open until everything is settled. Unless the house being sold is...

I am getting ready to help probate my mother-in-laws estate. How do I figure the value of her estate?

This form will help you figure out how to inventory and appraise all assets for the probate court....

Can I receive a free consultation for my late husbands estate? He died a week ago.

Most probate attorneys will provide a free consultation to evaluate your situation. The legal fees for probate are paid from money or assets from...

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In South Carolina if you have been separated for 3yrs and the other person cant be found or won't sign papers what can be done?

All that is needed for a no fault divorce in South Carolina is one year continuous separation. Since you are at three years there is no reason to...

What are the differences between a no fault divorce and a fault divorce?

In South Carolina there are 4 fault grounds for divorce, adultery, physical cruelty, habitual drunkenness, and desertion. The no fault ground for...