Yes. A joint tenancy can be converted to a tenancy in common by one party's transferring his or her interest, even if the other party does not...

Once I make a new Will online, what is the procedure after that?

I don't understand why you've decided to try the do it yourself route, especially if you have both a Will and a trust in place already. I couldn't...

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Can a felon serve as executer of an estate?

Yes, maybe, BUT: from the additional facts you mention about the son's physical and mental state, it sounds as if he would be an absolutely horrid...

Does the will need to be followed

A Will can only control assets which become part of a deceased person's probate estate. If there are no assets in the probate estate, then there...

Is it okay to use incremental loan forgiveness over a number of years to effectively split an inheritance?

A loan which was originally made as an actual loan, legally binding and intended to be repaid in full, can be forgiven in increments over time, and...

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How to legally stop or slow down the settling of my father's estate?

My condolences on your loss and the additional stress your brother is causing you. Whoever is appointed by the Will as the Executor of your...

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.

It sounds like the decedent's sons flat lied to the court. The spouse needs to hire an experienced estate lawyer as soon as humanly possible. She...

If a beneficiary was one of the only two witnesses to sign a codicil, must he still forfeit his gift if no caveats are filed?

Ms. Shaffner is correct: Georgia law does not look favorably on beneficiaries under a Will also serving as witnesses to it. I agree with her as...

Do I need to consult an probate/estate attorney to probate the wills of my parents?

My condolences to your and your brother on the loss of your parents. As to whether you should consult an attorney for help with the probate and...

Husband and wife have joint checking account. Husband has checking account only in his name.

Probably not, but from your question it isn't clear who would have rights to anything. I would urge the wife (or someone on her behalf) to consult...