What are the requirements for being designated Executor of an estate when it must go to probate?

First, let me offer my condolences in the loss of your father. One important thing to note is that once your father passed away your authority as...

What is the law in TN that gives renters access to common ground in a gated community?

It is not TN law that governs but the By-Laws of the community. The HOA Board should engage an attorney to review the documents and see if some...

Can a person get a lawyer in Oregon to help with a probate intestate in Tennessee?

I agree with the other attorney answers. It is not that difficult to work with an attorney long distance. It's important to hire an attorney that...

What items should be paid out of a small estate in probate other than funeral expenses? Which ones take priority?

If you had an attorney help you with the small estate affidavit, then you should reconnect with him or her. When you choose a small estate...

The law in Tennessee is that in order for a typed will to be admitted to probate, the will had to be drafted and executed in accordance with the...

Do I need a real estate lawyer

You would be ill advised to assume a mortgage loan without representation by an attorney that practices in this area of law. It may seem simple...

If my mortgage has been paid off for a year and was still paying monthly payment,can I get my money back?

Absolutely you can. Call customer service and write a letter to the mortgage company asking for a full accounting and demand any overpayment be...

My mother passed away in 2001. What is the statute of limitations on pursuing a division of her estate?

In regard to inheritance and vesting of real property, there is no statute of limitation per se. At the time she passed away, the property vested...

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Is a full probate necessary for someone in TN who has a will and only had a house in there name?

In Tennessee, real property is not part of the probate estate unless the will brings it under the control of the executor. Real property generally...

Such a petition will establish title to the property. However, most likely a title company will require a TN Dept of Revenue Inheritance Tax...