Step-Dad died, no mention in will of wife of 29 yrs.,except she can keep all her assets and property she had before marriage.

A spouse is a legal heir and must be served with a copy of the petition to probate a will and a copy of the will itself. If a spouse, or any other...

Acting as an executor, can I divide assets that I was a sole designated beneficiary of between my brother and I?

If your father leaves his bonds and bank account to you they will be your property. Does not matter if you are a joint owner, receive the property...

Will moving realty (that is owned "outright"- with no mortgage) into ira protect this asset from creditor judgement? (ga.)

If there is already a judgment against you the transfer of any property could be set aside by your creditor as a fraudulent conveyance. Despite...

I recently married for the second time. My Ex-wife and I had a will and provided for our two children. Now that I am remarried

Your new wife can leave her property to whoever she wants. The fact that she will not adopt your children does not matter. Blended families are...

Sister died,she had house and car but no will,four siblings but distant relatives wont the property can they claim property

If your sister had the home and car titled in her name at the time she died the Georgia law of "intestate succession" (this just means who gets...

What can be done about mental health program?

Yes. Definitely speak with his court appointed attorney. They should be able to find out what is going on.

The social security administration is a large bureaucracy. I suggest taking your award letter to the local social security office and meeting with...

How can I find out if my sisters and I are in my father's will without contacting the executor?

If your dad had a will it would at least have to be filed within a reasonable time after his death by the executor of his estate. If he owned...

Your stepmother is not entitled to Year's Support until she files a petition with the probate court and the court awards her specific property. As...

The answer to your question depends on how your aunt held legal title to the property she owned and whether her husband was the beneficiary of any...