Do I need a probate Lawyer?

If your father lived in and the assets are in South Carolina that should be where the Will is being probated and therefore, you may need to contact...

In addition, you should execute a disclaimer, thereby disclaiming your interest in the property and deliver it to the Administrator of the...

IS Temporary custody of a child considered a child in a will terms?

In the state of Georgia a child is either natural born or legally adopted, only. You will not qualify as a child in this case. The foregoing is...

My mother died w/o a will. She had a checking account that I could sign on. Does this account need to be placed in probate?

Although I am not licensed to practice law in Texas, you will most likely have to probate or administer the estate to transfer the cash. Contact...

What would prevent ex-wife from selling home awarded in divorce and not paying off the mortgage if I signed a quiit deed claim?

In the state of Georgia and elsewhere, when property is sold there is a due on sale clause in the deed to secure debt that requires full payoff...

How do you gift $13,000 worth of your real estate annually while your alive?

Another idea is drafting one deed each year from the grantor to the family members stating the exact percentage each will be receiving, based upon...

Transfer real estate now or put in will?

While I agree with attorney McCarthy, there is also a tax question to answer before deciding whether or not to transfer now or wait until death. ...

Help with estate law.

You can ask for an inventory of the assets, and when the distribution is made you don't have to sign a release until you review the inventory. It...

On a quit claim form, what does tenants with full rights of survivorship mean?

Based upon the information provided it would mean your father owns it for his life and upon his death you and your sister share ownership. When...

I am a new mother. Would it be truly necessary to draft a will?

I agree with Attorney Brewer and would like to add that by spending a small amount of money now, you will possibly save your Estate much more by...