Do I have to declare the retirement account to probate?

Beneficiary designations trump the will. Wills are instructions to the probate court regarding the assets that have to go through probate. Assets...

Hi, if his ex was still on the deed AND the house was not part of the property settlement in the divorce decree, she probably has an interest in...

You need to do as you are instructed by the terms of the trust. If you do not understand the trust provisions, you should consult with an attorney...

MY MOTHER PASSED WITHOUT ME BEING ON HER BANK STATEMENTS AND SHE HAS FUNDS IN THE ACCOUNT. I CLOSED IT BUT THE BANK WOULD NOT RE

You will probably need some court document to get the funds released. There is a form that can be obtained through the court for disbursement of...

What should a simple summary administration cost ?

If the assets are less than $6,000 you might be able to use the "Disposition of Personal Property" form. Look for it online, looking first that...

My condolences on the passing of your stepfather. I would strongly suggest that you hire a competent attorney to handle the probate. It can be...

Will signing a quit claim deed remove me from proceeds and interest in a property?

Yes, if you sign a Quit Claim Deed, you are giving up your interests in the real estate. If you do this, there is no way to be sure that you will...

Hi, This does sound like a probate matter. You will need to clean up the title to the home before you can do anything with it. Most likely,...

Under the Homestead Laws, real property that is only owned by one married person who is survived by a spouse and an adult descendant, the surviving...

Please accept my condolences for the difficult times for your family. If the life insurance policy names specific beneficiaries, the proceeds are...