If you have both names on all assets,, do you need a will or other instrument to avoid probate?

You may not need a will, but often there are other reasons for having an estate plan. Remember a will is only one piece. Many estate planning...

Can a foreclosure case be in trial for over 5 years? Plaintiff cannot provide full answers/legal documents; events as follow:

The simple answer is yes. It sounds like you need to hire an attorney to compel discovery.

Do i need to be a parent or guardian to request my youngest brother have a trust fund set up from my fathers settlement?

Where does your brother live. In FL, settlements for a minor child in excess of $15000 need court approval and will require a guardianship to be...

Once the debt has been paid, the new owner of the debt can release the lien on the title. You should contact the estate of the lien holder.

My parents are deceased and their house is in a trust. My siblings want to sell but I do not. Is there anything that I can do?

The trust will determine what your rights are. Many trusts permit the trustee to distribute the property in like or kind which would allow them to...

If my niece live in Georgia and shes wanting me to take care of her 6 yr shes willing to give me temp custody what do i do

Technically Joseph Pippen's answer is correct, although we have found that many schools have their own requirements and it's often easier to give...

Real Estate without a Will

If he is unmarried and has 3 children, they would each receive an equal share of the home. This is assuming there are no children that predeceased...

Generally the ring is a gift and would be the property of the estate. There are times when this can be different depending on the specific...

Under Florida law the engagement ring is the personal property of the decedent, but a wedding ring is marital property. It would appear that the...

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My wife is seeking medicaid benefits for her 92 year old mother. The only asset she has is a joint cd with my wife for 11 years

She should meet with an elder law attorney to see if the CD can be saved and will not be lost or at risk before filling out an application for...