What would I have to do to get legal guardianship of my niece?

Two things. Your sister must request that the domestic relations court terminate her ex-husband's visitation rights. Also, you must file the...

My son passed recently, has a car, no wife, no children. Car has a 1600. balance. Can I legally sale that car. worth 2500.00

Typically, this car will need to be probated. If you paid the funeral bill and the amount of the bill exceeded the net value of the car you should...

If the trust was validly executed in California it is valid here. That said, California laws are most likely different from Ohio laws. You should...

I received a life insurance payout from my deceased father. Is my wife entitled to half if we happen to divorce?

The life insurance proceeds are your separate property. Your wife is not entitled to half of it if you divorce so long as you keep it as separate...

Regarding life insurance claims for minor beneficiaries

First, my condolences to your son. Generally, the parent will need to be appointed as the guardian of the child's estate to receive the insurance...

Does the person who is executive over an estate have the right to have address of that person changed so they get their mail.

Once the executor or administrator has been formally appointed by the probate court he has the authority to re-direct the deceased person's mail so...

You will need to look at the certificate of title to see whether your father named you as a transfer on death beneficiary of the car. If not, the...

What rights does my grandma have to her deceased husbands property (house, cars) if she had a legal separation before he died ?

In addition to reviewing the terms of the separation agreement the answer to your question depends upon several factors. What state did he live...

Grandmother passes away 20 years ago and leaves a house to her 2 granddaughters. No probate.

First, the grandmother's estate must be probated. Your question implies that the grandmother had a will and that the two granddaughters are the...

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If I open an estate account can I as heir take the money out for myself.

You will need a certified copy of the letters of authority issued by the local probate court and a copy of the EIN that you received from the IRS...