What does irrevocable trust mean in regards to property owning?

You refer to an "irrevocable trust." You also refer to the "owner" of the house. When real property, such as a house, is transferred to a trust,...

What legal form do I need in order to keep my daughter in law from inheriting or claim rights to my small farm??

Unless you have adopted your daughter-in-law, she would not be one of your "heirs" under Georgia law. She would not be entitled to inherit your...

What do I do to get information about my late fathers estate when my brother wont talk to me now and is claiming full control?

It is not possible to answer your questions without additional information. For example, if a person has a pay on death account, the property in...

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Deceased beneficiary of an IRA

Assuming that you mother died before your stepfather, the contingent beneficiary would become the owner of the account if your stepfather named a...

Your message refers to "trust fund papers." I am not sure what you mean by this. For example, did your father have a will in which he established...

My Mom's will states her estate has to be sold upon the remarriage of my father?

I am not clear from the information you provided whose will you refer to - your grandfather's will or mother's will. In any event, if your father...

How do we set up simple wills or do we even need them?

These situations are usually more complicated from a planning perspective than one might think. For example, have you considered what would happen...

My sister was murdered by her controlling husband, then he killed himself. What can I do?

I am sorry to read about your loss and the terrible circumstances related to it. O.C.G.A Section 53-1-5 provided in part: "(a) An...

Who's will has the final say?

As indicated by Mr. Gardner, the answer to your question or questions depends on several facts which are not included in your question(s). An...

I agree with what the other two attorneys have written. The only thing I would add is that a secured creditor would be required to comply with the...