My father has about $1million in owned real estate, along with a new wife and child? Am I entitled to anything upon his death?

If your father had a valid will, you would entitled to whatever he left for you in the will. If he did not have a will, his spouse would receive...

Conservator Appointment

If your minor child has an interest in the property, you will need to be appointed as Conservator to transfer title and possibly handle any...

You will most likely need to open an estate for your father to transfer any interest in real property he held at the time of his death. You should...

Needing help With Probate Court (Parents)

Try contacting the Legal Aid office in your area. If your mother cannot afford a lawyer, she may be able to qualify for free assistance.

Can a divorced spouse receive life insurance if named as the beneficiary in South Carolina without a will?

There has been a recent code change that purports to block a divorced spouse from receiving life insurance proceeds absent another agreement--see...

Can a will be probated before the deceased dies

It is unclear what you mean by "probated." Your Will is not effective until you die, and someone would have had to provide proof of your death to...

In the state of South Carolina is the common law spouse entitled to anything? ?

You must petition the Probate Court asking that it recognize your common law marriage before you will be entitled to anything. You only have a...

Can we sell mother's house in Columbia, SC during probate?

If the Will specifically grants the Personal Representative the authority to sell real property, petitioning the court for approval of the sale is...

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Getting married soon. How do I ensure new husband will have access to home in event of my death?

You may also be able to achieve your goal by granting your husband a life estate via a will or new deed. You should consult with an experienced...

Why is a hand written will not reconized in the state of sc.

In South Carolina, there is no direct prohibition of handwritten wills. The execution statute (SC Code Section 62-2-502) requires that a will be...