First of all, if you have the original Will, you are required to file it with a short form (without cause of death) death certificate with the...

How did they get access to the house? How were they able to pay the back taxes--anyone can pay back taxes--but if they purchased a tax deed by...

My colleagues are correct. First, find an estate planning attorney. If you cna't afford one, contact legal aid to see if you qualify for free...

You need to hire an elder or estate planning attorney to make sure the papers are drafted and executed correctly. Also, you'll want the lawyer to...

No, but as Ms. Foster advised, file the lady bird deed BEFORE you file the death certificate and open (if necessary) the probate. I moved this to...

If your mother's letter was witnessed by two people it's not a legal Will. If it was witnessed by two non interested witnesses, it might work, but...

First, go to the bank and if your account was joint, the bank should accept the deposit with either depositor's signature (even better if you have...

You need to know who owns the house. If it's not yet determined, you should pay the PR. If there is no probate opened, you should definitely...

She could also disclaim her interest (whether homestead or not) during the probate and it would descend to you. Consult a probate attorney to...

Depends on the terms of the contract. Some allow withdrawals, others do not. Have a CLU, CFP, AEP, ChFC or an attorney review the policy terms to...