My sympathies on your loss. The reason you need to have an EIN and new account is for tax purposes. Prior to death, the settlors filed everything...

Does a fully executed deed recorded with the county supersede the will?

First, my condolences over your loss. If your father has also passed on, then the property would go based on the current deed, regardless of the...

Unfortunately, what you do not know may actually cost you more money down the line. I understand that your resources are limited. That is why you...

Can a modification offered by the bank be changed?

I understand your frustration and desire to enter a modification that best suits your needs. However, it is unlikely the bank will be giving you...

Depends on the strength of legal grounds you may have to terminate the life estate interest. For instance, is the life estate holder not paying for...

Can only my son have my house when I pass away?

Kudos to you for thinking of addressing your concerns so directly. There are several ways to meet your goals. You may wish to devise the property...

Trust

Attorney Lynch gave you an excellent response. I suggest taking the Trust to an attorney to review the details of it carefully with you. Good luck...

What am I legally entiled to?

First, my condolences over the passing of your mother. Second, this is listed under Guardianship so I am changing it to Probate so you receive more...

Can a quit claim deed prevent a new spouse from taking my house?

Wow!!! You have a lot of issues to addressed based on your fact pattern. There are several options available to you, if your father has capacity to...

I changed your area of practice from Estate Planning to Probate, in order for you to receive more targeted responses. Death certificates can be...