Sorry to hear about your troubles. The first thing I would suggest is for the nephew to go to the local Social Security office, with your mother,...

The current estate tax exemption amount is just over $12,000,000. If the estate is less than that amount, no taxes due from either. Alabama does...

I believe after 60 days the funeral home can dispose of the remains in any dignified method they choose. I think they would choose money and give...

This is a common problem. Grandmother dies but her estate/will is not probated. The ownership devolved (passed down) to her children. When a...

From the facts given, I would suggest a deed. The son can deed to the daughters his remainder interest, just like it was deeded to him. A...

This can be done in the probate court of your county. You can find a form on-line. You cannot have any criminal cases pending or be a sex...

Ms. Stidham provided a good answer, especially to see someone quick. The answer to the facts stated could vary greatly depending on how long ago...

You have two choices. First, you could file to be appointed guardian of your father. If he is competent, this will not work. If he is...

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Removing a guardian can be difficult. The guardian has to have acted against your grandmother either physically (abuse, neglect, isolation) or...

When someone dies without a will, having a spouse and children that are not the spouse's children, the surviving spouse gets exemptions worth about...