Under Tennessee probate law real estate vests in the the heirs subject to the claims of creditors. Claims of creditors will be barred after 1 year...

Can my mom get around one of her siblings not signing a quit claim deed after my grandmother willed my mom her house?

Understand that the will must be validated by a court of appropriate jurisdiction before it is effective to transfer the interest to to you mom. ...

What is the difference in Tennessee codes 32-4-108 and Tennessee code 30-2-310(b) ?

Tennessee code 30-2-310(b) establishes the very latest time a person or entity can file a claim for debt that was owed by the decedent on the date...

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In most instances in Tennessee you cannot recover attorneys fees and expenses unless there is a contract between you and the party you are suing...

Husband passed made grandson executor of his will and the wife has a Power of Attorney naming oldest son which over rides which?

The power of attorney terminated immediately upon the death of husband. The insurance policies will likely pass outside the will to the widow. ...

There's really not enough information in your question to know for sure how to direct you. Go to whoever has the money and request that it be paid...

It's unlikely that the sister-in-law would get in trouble for this unless she did it maliciously or in order to get money or property. For example...

Can I contest a will without a lawyer?

You can file a will contest without an attorney. (Not recommended). In order for the will you mentioned to be effective it will have to be filed...

You've go a number of issues in your questions. First, the estate will have to be probated in order to get clear marketable title to the real...

I had a default judgment in May 2007 but the debt was discharged in bankruptcy in September 2007 ?

You're going to need to hire an attorney to help you. Only way to remove it, if in fact it's a lien, is to reopen your case and seek to avoid the...