My parents passed without a valid will. I was appointed administrator by the court. Is my sister in law entitled to inheritance?

I’m so sorry for all your losses. If your parents died without Wills, then the laws of intestacy govern who inherits your parents’ assets. On...

Mr. Hughes is correct. However, if the checking account that the check was written out of is closed because of the deceased person’s death, you...

My parents passed away, My brother has been paying the rental house property taxes they owned for several years.

Property can only pass to your brother on death if either the title to deed to the property included your brother’s name as a joint tenant and he...

Will I be able to transfer ownership of our home if it still has a mortgage & my husband dies? I am the beneficiary on his will.

Whether you will be able to transfer ownership of the property at your husband’s death, depends on how the deed is titled. If the deed says “...

My brother passed away in January 2020, he left a will leaving me as the Executor, the bank said I need a letter of testamentary

I am so sorry for your loss. Yes, In order for you to receive Letters Testamentary, your brother’s Will has to be probated in the county in which...

Why can’t heir(spouse) get clear title to home?

If the title to the home is held by both spouses as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, then the home automatically passes title to the...

How does my father (who resides in Florida) will his property (in Georgia) over to me without Florida getting involved?

If your father is still alive, his estate and Will have not been probated. Probate happens after a person dies. If he has a validly executed Will...

I am sorry for your mother’s loss. Yes, you will need to probate your mother’s Will if she is the only one on the title to the house as Mr. Early...

What is the next step in getting the name on the deed changed?

In addition to Ms. Salvio's excellent advice, if the Will does not include a Self-Proving Affidavit (which in all likelihood it does not if it was...

I divorced my husband in 2012 and received a quitclaim deed from him in 2013 I am selling my house do I have to give him half ?

You need to contact a family lawyer to discuss this matter. If you were represented by an attorney in your divorce, I would suggest you contact...