What rights do I have as a beneficiary of my Mom's estate?

As a beneficiary of your mother's estate, you are entitled to certain information as provided under state law, such as notice of filings,...

How does TN law direct an estate if there is no will?

Yes, the children are entitled to inherit from their father's estate. If a person dies without a will in TN (called intestate), the TN state...

My mother passed away in Tennessee she was in the middle of a divorce from my stepfather.there was no will

To follow up to the prior answer, any assets in your mom's sole name without a beneficiary designation will pass to her estate and pursuant to...

We have found the Revocable Living Trust to be a more flexible and useful estate planning tool than the Will-centered approach. Under a Revocable...

How can I switch ownership of a house over to my name from a family member?

Your aunt can sign a Warranty Deed or a Quit Claim Deed transferring the property to you. In most states, an attorney is needed to prepare a deed....

I need a lawyer who handles estate problems.

A parent is not required to leave assets to a child. However, if there was undue influence by your uncle or if your mother was legally...

What is the process of contesting a will?

You will need to hire an attorney to determine your rights. However, the most common grounds to set aside a Last Will is when the testator was...

Can trouble arise for a person years later, if an estate is not thoroughly and officially closed from 2009? I never became Exec.

You should consult with the attorney that opened the probate estate for you. A probate estate is needed to administer only assets that were in...

Estate question.

You should contact an experienced Probate attorney immediately. Your brother-in-law's will, if any, otherwise the state statutes of intestacy,...

The money in an estate account must be distributed pursuant to the decedent's will or by the laws of the state of the deceased's residency if the...