Posting bond - estates and probate

If this person has not posted bond, then he or she would not yet have Letters of Administration. So, they are not yet authorized to collect or...

Can I file a lawsuit using my business name if I am not incorporated in Georgia?

If you are a sole proprietor, you would list your own name and you could also list your DBA name. In general, it is not a good idea to operate a...

What happens if the original will cannot be found by the deceased attorney. I am the only beneficiary and surviving relative.

It is possible to probate a photocopy of the Will, if it can be established that the original was lost, but there is no later Will and the deceased...

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Do I need a lawyer to become the administrator of my mother's estate or is this something I can do own my own?

I am sorry to hear about your loss. You have the right to represent yourself in the probate case. However, it would be easy to make mistakes that...

How do you prove a will was changed due to undue influence? How does one protect themselves from greedy, conniving siblings?

Unfortunately. you are describing a situation that we see far too often - an elderly, weak person is controlled by a trusted relative or friend,...

Can a beneficiary of an irrevocably living trust, petition the court, to revoke that trust because the grantor did not want it?

It is very difficult to determine the actual facts here, based on your post, but in general, an irrevocable trust can only be terminated if all of...

I executed a disclaimer of my share of my mother's estate after a fight with my siblings. My mother is still alive and I want to

Technically, you cannot "disclaim" an inheritance until after someone is deceased. There could be some type of agreement to waive your right to...

How break up a Irrovocable supplemental Trust

In general, you cannot amend an irrevocable trust. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in Medicaid issues to understand your legal...

Do I need a probate attorney?

I'm very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, we often see cases where relatives improperly take control of assets if they are the only local family...

Is a house that's not my primary residence, still eligible for county tax exemptions?

In general, you can only claim one homestead exemption, which would be for your primary residence. So, if you own a rental property or vacation...