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How long in south carolina do you have to file a will with probate? What happens when an heir dies and there are unpaid taxes?

Lloyd's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

I am not sure what you mean by "unpaid taxes" but the estate of the party that owes the taxes would be responsible. If it is property taxes and...

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What do I do ?

Lloyd's answer | Answered on April 06, 2014

Your father-in-laws estate will have to be probated and the land transferred to your husband. Then your husband's estate will have to be probated...

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In South Carolina, is there a statute of limitations on contesting a Will?

Lloyd's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

I agree with the previous answer. You would need to consult with a probate attorney and have him review the wording in the will and give you an...

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Looking for advice on divorce in SC/PA.

Lloyd's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

Probably not but you would have to check with a PA attorney. Once you both have resided in SC for three months, the South Carolina Family Court...

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Can my husband move out of the home without permission - we are not legally separated

Lloyd's answer | Answered on March 21, 2014

I agree, your husband can move out and leave the state. However, you can file for a temporary order in order to preserve your rights to a division...

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My mother's sister died and left my mom as Executor of her Estate 3 months ago. Probate has been started but not completed.

Lloyd's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

Your mother needs to consult a Greenville estate attorney for assistance. The main issue is whether there is any equity in the home. That will be...

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According to SC laws, can a witness to a will also be an heir of said will?

Lloyd's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

A spouse cannot be disinherited in South Carolina. The wife can file in the probate court to be named the personal representative of the estate...

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My mom died recently and without a will. She was married, but not to my father. Do I have any rights to personal property?

Lloyd's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

I agree with Attorney Causey. If there was a will, then that will control whether you have inherited any of her probate property. If there was...

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My father passed away 5yrs ago my mother received his pension fund she passed 2yrs ago.do the 4children divide the remaining amt

Lloyd's answer | Answered on January 11, 2014

You do not give enough information for an answer. It appears that someone will have to go to the York County Probate Court and file to be named...

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Contemplating divorce in S.C. after 13 years of marriage , I am 53 wife 57. Wondering about equitable division of assets

Lloyd's answer | Answered on January 11, 2014

In south Carolina this is considered a long term marriage and with the difference in earnings she is probably going to be entitled to alimony. In...

Lloyd Wayne Patterson's Answers (580)

How long in south carolina do you have to file a will with probate? What happens when an heir dies and there are unpaid taxes?

What do I do ?

In South Carolina, is there a statute of limitations on contesting a Will?

Looking for advice on divorce in SC/PA.

Can my husband move out of the home without permission - we are not legally separated

My mother's sister died and left my mom as Executor of her Estate 3 months ago. Probate has been started but not completed.

According to SC laws, can a witness to a will also be an heir of said will?

My mom died recently and without a will. She was married, but not to my father. Do I have any rights to personal property?

My father passed away 5yrs ago my mother received his pension fund she passed 2yrs ago.do the 4children divide the remaining amt

Contemplating divorce in S.C. after 13 years of marriage , I am 53 wife 57. Wondering about equitable division of assets