My Mother wants to sign her home over to me so I will have it when she does pass away its paid for free an clear.

If you have any brothers or sisters, they may object to the transfer. Tennessee no longer has a state gift tax so there would be no gift tax on the...

Despite the fact that your brother is Executor, he is still accountable to the estate. You have the right as a beneficiary of the estate to file a...

The affidavit is good to pass title as long as no debts are owing. Pay the debts off and then sign the affidavit. You then avoid probate.

Beneficiaries do not make such decisions. That is the function of the Trustee. I suggest you obtain a copy of the trust if you do not already have...

A major reason why estates go through probate is to create a clear title to property. If the estates of either your mother or father go through...

How do I find out the details of the Trust/ Estate that my brother is the Trustee of. My father left me some land.

You need to ask your brother in writing for a copy of the trust. If you are a beneficiary of the trust and your brother will not provide you with...

Per TN law is the executor and/or the estate responsible for the debt of the descendant?

The Executor is not liable for the debts of the estate as long as the Executor properly performs his functions. However, any improper handling of...

Most counties allow small estate affidavits to be filed without a lawyer being retained.

How do i get my dads will open

Your Dad died in Green Bay, Wisconsin, therefore, the probate of his Will would be there. I do not know the assets contained in your Dad's...

Transfer during lookback period

The Medicaid lookback period is 5 years. Transfers within the lookback period incur a time penalty based upon the value of the transfer divided by...