What costs more in probate for the estate of a person. Dying in intestate or having a will?

The courts do not make such a distinction. The difference in the cost of probate administration is decided by the value of the estate - not whether...

My wife and I owned identical homes. I sold mine and now live in hers. What are my rights to her property upon her death

Where you stand is this - unless you signed a pre-nup prior to your marriage, you will have the right to an elective share of her estate;...

I am the daughter of a man who shot himself. i am 19 years old and next in kin. In the state of florida, without a will,

Wow. I am sooo sorry! Even if he died without a will, his estate will need to be probated, depending on the nature and extent of his holdings. Was...

Is it worth settling? I cant write everything on the details so i will add a comment pls read the rest in the comments

As Attorney Smolinski stated, you really need to post in Employee Law. That said, if you are disabled and can no longer do the work you once did,...

As I am sure you already realize, protecting the home as an asset after death has already occurred is difficult if the correct measures were not...

My daughters mother passed away. She always said she would leave money to her. Her stepfather said she had nothing.. I know she

I am not sure what the reference to the "nice monthly check" would have to do with the will, if there was one. The title to the house is a matter...

If I purchase a home with a parent 50/50 as TIC, how would a buyout work down the road?

You will need a transactional attorney to advise you and draft an agreement that defines what the basis for the home value will be in a buyout,...

Is there a legal time limit that banks have to either approve or not approve a short sale?

No. Banks don't even need to respond to the offer for short sale. When there are two banks that are owed money, it can take a lot longer (I have...

Where do we go when a Trust agreement has been met to transfer property ownership as stated in the Trust?

It is a very simple matter of retitling the home from the name of the Trust and into the name of the boys. So long as there are no liens against...

Is any attorney out there willing to donate his time to set up a benefit trust for a family that needs help right away?

I prepare special needs trusts for disabled children and adults in my practice. I am also on the Board of Trustees for the Community Law Program...

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