How do I get the PR of my dad's estate to close it-letter received from probate that the time is up but he wont close

A probate attorney can give you options on how to proceed. There may be a legitimate reason for the delay, but the probate court may instruct the ...

My father died three years ago and left $80,000 in his will to be split amonst the five childred.

If the money was held in a joint account then the surviving joint account holder would most likely have a right to the money and it would not be a...

In South Carolina, a will must be filed with the probate court within 30 days of death or potentially face a misdemeanor. SC Code SECTION...

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Minimum age to be executor of a will in S Carolina

It is legal for her to be the alternate or the executor or personal representative in South Carolina. The minimum age to serve as a personal...

Do I have to use a lawyer to create a deed of distribution?

You can act as your own lawyer and draft the deed of distribution, but it is strongly recommended that a probate attorney be involved to eliminate...

Deceased sister-in-laws car never put in husbands name...now he died.

Evan Guthrie Law Firm is licensed to practice law throughout the state of South Carolina. The The car title situation will have to be sorted out...

Should my mother deed her Georgia home to me to avoid nursing home costs?

Consult with an elder law or medicaid attorney before making any transfers. Your specific situation should be analyzed to prevent interference with...

Sister passed. Husband assumed possession of all. Now he passed. Do her children by previous union get part of his estate?

A probate attorney can best sort out this situation, but if your sister had title in assets such as a car or house then her estate will have to be...

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Do I need a probate attorney?

In South Carolina, the personal representative or the person in charge of the estate will follow either a will or state laws in distributing assets...

When a spouse passes away does all assets go to the living spouse or are they divided among the living spouse and children?

This will depend on whether there was a will or other estate planning document in place. If there was no will then South Carolina intestate laws...