Living in property where owner is deceased since 2015...now bank for closing property going to auction in October..what can I do

You do not own the house and the bank is entitled to foreclose. Adverse possession takes longer than 3 years - and it appears that there is a...

Am I entitled to my deceased fathers house?

The house belongs to your stepmother, As such, she controls who will inherit it at her death. You and your brother are not entitled to claim the...

An "elective share" is a provision in most, if not all states. It does not require a Will contest. Please consult your probate attorney for an...

Can a car title be transferred after dad passed away without going to court?

There should be a way to do this in New York. I do not practice in New York, but there is a way to do this in the states where I practice. The...

DDo I need a lawyer to make a complaint with the courts? ?

It would be best to retain an attorney, not knowing where the probate is at this point. You can also write a letter to the judge, using the court...

Do I have to travel out of state from South Carolina to Indiana to give a deposition?

The deposition should take place where you live, not where the court case is located.

Do I have any legal rights as a stepchild to receive compensation from the sale of my deceased mothers home?

You would have to inherit through your stepfather after his death - if he adds you to his Will. If he has no Will when he passes, you could inherit...

Should money received from the sale of timber on my deceased mom's property be deposited into an estate account ?

The funds should go into the estate account. Please check with your CPA. Since the timber is generating income, the tax on the estate will...

If the tax ID is the SS number of the settler and no separate trust taxes are filed, is the trust really irrevocable?

An irrevocable trust needs it's own employer ID #. A revocable trust uses the SS# of the grantor since the income is passed through.

Can i recieve unemployment benefits if i was taking time off for my wife, who was in the hospital, and got "let go"?

The best way to find out if you are eligible is to go to the unemployment office and try to sign up for benefits.