Can my mom help me mortgage a house without my dads consent since they are married?

Ultmiately, the lender will dictate the terms and who needs to sign, etc. However, if it is not going to be her marital residence and step-dad...

Do I need a Quit Claim Deed to make sure I get my Mothers condo at her passing or will normal inheritance take care of it?

I think both of the attorneys that have answered your question have given good advice. You need to find an attorney in your area experienced in...

Can i get a deed to parents property after they passed away wihout leaving a will

I'm sorry that you have lost both your parents. The issue is not so much you getting a deed as it is establishing title to the property. Generally...

Husband is deceased need to refinance home but its in his name only. they said i needed a power of attorney. what do i need do

Even if your husband appointed you as his attorney in fact using a power of attorney before he died, it would be of no value now. Powers of...

My mother passed away last month. We have not located a will after extensive search. I am in need of probate attorney.

First, let me say that I am sorry for your loss. There will be some court costs to be paid up front to open the estate. There is also a nominal...

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TWO SISTERS OWN A HOUSE ONE SISTER TAKES OUT A LOAN ON THE HOUSE, THE OTHER SISTER DID NOT GO OWN THE NOTE.

The only thing I would add to Jon's answer is if the loan was made and sister #2 did not sign the deed of trust, although #1 still owes the money,...

Why would a contract for sale of a house have to be approved by a court when there is a power of attorney involved?

Jon is correct. Unless the will is very specific regarding the sale, authority, etc., the court will have to approve the sale.

Will children of first cousin inhered if there is still first cousin alive in the state of Tennessee ?

I agree with Jon's answer. If there is no will and if first cousins are the next of kin as defined under the laws of intestacy, then the children...

Do you havet to have the orignal will to claim estate

The original is not always required. I have probated copies of wills many times. However, the facts surrounding the situation becomes very...

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I need to know if I can take possession of my grandfathers house.

Was the will probated? If not, it needs to be probated to establish title. The exact language of the will is critically important in giving you a...