If my father died without a will and had no assets but 2 bank accts in his and my name do we need to go through probate?

If the accounts were jointly held then they are not a probate asset and they should transfer automatically to the surviving account holder. Life...

Heavy medication may invalidate the capacity to make a will under the sound mind standard of South Carolina. There may also be a undue influence...

WHATS THE COST OF DIVORCE IN SC IF THE WIFE IS NOT WORKING AND HAS NO INCOME

Try contacting South Carolina Legal Services (Charleston Office) 2803 Carner Avenue North Charleston, SC 29405 Phone:...

My husband of 30 years put his son over him as power of attorney!! What does this mean for me as his wife?

A power of attorney allows an agent, in this case his son, to be appointed to manage a principal's assets and if it is durable then even after they...

If a home is being sold to satisfy probate on a personal loan, do fees accrue during probate?

Fees accrue during probate the same way they normally would. The estate would owe the fees and assets of the estate can be used to pay them. The...

Husband died in Jan 2013. Sold our house and want to give son who has taken care of us for many years gift.

Before making any gift that could potentially interfere with SSI or Medicaid benefits it would be recommended that you meet with an estate planning...

If a person die before their home is paid off and one of their family paid off the home can that person file for legal owner?

The home will most likely have to go through the probate court to change title from the deceased person's name to the heirs. Once the heirs get...

Can I contest a will that was misrepresented by the attorney that wrote it and can that attorney be charged with fraud misrep?

A will in South Carolina may be contested if there was fraud or undue influence and possibly not capacity to make a will present. An attorney...

The probate court would have to approve the transfer of duties of a personal representative. This can be done if the original pr resigns and there...

If your name is on the deed then if it is in both of your names and is in joint tenants with right of survivorship then the property would pass...