What happens when a house deed is held within a trust, but the owner wishes to change the deed so spouse inherits automatically.
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Answered on April 10, 2025
It depends on the type of Trust that was drafted. I would suggest she consult with an estate planning attorney to review this to accomplish her goals.
Can we sell a property without it being under contract yet?
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Answered on December 12, 2024
It depends on how the property is transferred. If your other parent is still living and it was owned jointly then you will not need a probate. If...
How to transfer a property in my deceased father's name to me?
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Answered on November 13, 2024
I would suggest contacting a probate attorney as a probate will need to be done to transfer the property from your father's name to yours as the...
Do I need a surrogate certificate if my mother lived in New Jersey but passed away at my home in Florida
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Answered on January 18, 2023
I would make sure that the funeral home you use correctly lists her residence as New Jersey and not as your address in Florida. Then nothing is...
As a personal Representative Can I deed a property to my name here in florida?
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Answered on January 17, 2023
Was this your father's homestead property? Was there a Will leaving it all to you? You will need a probate attorney to advise you on this, but if...
My father had a will but no actual estate, do I need to do anything other than file the will with the county?
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Answered on January 17, 2023
If your father truly had no financial assets or real estate then the only thing that you need to do is deposit his original Last Will and Testament...
Wife of 27 years not on house deed in Florida. What is she entitled to if he dies intestate? House acquired during marriage
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Answered on January 17, 2023
In this scenario, assuming there is no Prenuptial agreement waiving homestead rights, then the surviving spouse can claim either a life estate...
Does a quit claim deed have to be filed before the grantor dies?
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Answered on March 24, 2021
I agree with the previous attorneys. Your mom, as the PR, can hire an attorney to review the deed and see if there is a case there. I would think...
Is the inheritance law worth the battle
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Answered on December 17, 2020
I would suggest contacting a probate attorney to discuss intestate succession when there is not a Will. They can advise you on this after getting a...
What form needs filled out to transfer my dead husbands bank account to mine
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Answered on June 11, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. You will need to wait for the death certificate to be issued. Then you would take that to the bank. If you are the...
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