If the minor inherits insurance proceeds in excess of $15,000.00, the court will require a guardian for that minor's property. You will have no...

My mother did not have a Last Will, no Beneficiaries, no Life Insurance etc.

Contact several attorneys. Depending on the situation, an attorney might agree to have the attorney's fees paid from the proceeds of the sale. A...

Life Estate to Fee Simple

Once you determine a purchase price (by agreement or an appraisal of the future interest), the transaction will be similar to any other...

Executor Fee

In addition to the presumed reasonable rate referred to in the other answers (up to 3%), the personal representative may also be compensated for...

The agent's authority under a power of attorney terminated upon the death of your grandfather. If you suspect that the agent is still using the...

If I put my son's name on my house when I die, will he have to pay some inheritance tax, the house is paid for and small (50,000

There are various ways to add your son's name to the title of your home. You should consult an attorney to discuss potential problems and the best...

My mother passed away in 2000. Estate never went through probate. To sell the house, how do we expedite probate? Who pays?

I agree that the probate process itself should be relatively simple and inexpensive; however, there are other things to consider. Such as what you...

I am refinancing my home. My deceased parents are on the title - is it necessary to go to probate court?

The first thing to do is determine how the deed and mortgage are titled. Probate will be needed if the deed was title in your parents' individual...

Monthly payments

I agree with Attorney Lindquist. You should discuss with an attorney your specific concerns regarding the inheritence. There are too many...

Uncle passed Nov.2012 lived in Paso Robles CA. married no kids. NO WILL. Wife not on deed/title. Wife informs me she must move.

I agree that you should consult a California attorney. However, if your uncle owned property located in Florida, then Florida law would apply to...