Obtaining power of attorney for my mother

This can be a trying and scary time, but your mother and family are smart to have the tough discussions now regarding a power of attorney and...

Can assets that passed JTROS be required to pay probate bills and gifts if there is not enough money to pay bills and bequests?

There is an order of priority when satisfying debts of an estate, which may be modified by Court order. The Will will need to be probated and...

I am wanting to sell property

Consult with a probate/estate attorney. Assuming you have clear title (if the will was not probated, it may either need to be probated or entered...

I need to make an addendum to my will

Although you can draft your own will, there are formalities and a notary is not sufficient. If you already have a will drafted, generally the...

My sister has decided being executor is something she cannot do anymore. She would like me to take over. How do we do that?

Did your father leave a Last Will and Testament? With a small estate, there may be options other than probate, however you will need to consult...

My boys are named in the will of my ex husband, there is real property such as tractors and that type of stuff, and LAND.

You should have your son consult with a probate attorney and discuss what options are available. Even without a will, the children still have...

CAN i MAKE OUT A LIVING TRUST MYSELF TO LEAVE PROPERTY TO A MEMBER OF FAMILY??

You have various options in preparing your estate plan, but are wise to seek counsel in this endeavor. There are specific formalities in which...

My boyfriend is trying to get power of attorney over this dead grandmother's things. how does he do this?

Power of Attorneys are granted by a living person and terminate upon death generally. If the grandmother was a resident of Mississippi, your...

Other than letting it go to tax sale, you could sell the property at a reduced amount, quitclaim it as a gift to someone who wanted the property,...

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My spouse owes back pay from child support can I be held liable.

When you file your taxes you can file an "Innocent Spouse Form" as to any garnishments of refunds which you may be due individually. Taxpayers...