I agree that you should consult a local probate or estate attorney and that in Indiana an estate is expected to be closed within one year. Since...

My father passed away, then my mother, without a will but my name is on the deed. Does that make me sole owner. What's next?

You might be the sole owner, but you need to contact a local probate or estate attorney to sort out ownership and advise you concerning what you...

We just recently had to put my father in a nursing home. Do we need an attorney. Everyone says we do

Do a "google" search for "Medicaid planning attorney in Indianapolis". A number of attorneys will pop up. Call several to determine that they...

I would like to change my will to read my home must be sold upon my death and the proceeds put into the trust?

You need to consult with a local attorney who does wills, trusts, and real estate work about your wishes and how to accomplish what you want to do.

My dad passed away, now my step-mom is selling their estate even though they had a will prior to his passing, can she do this?

What you can and should do is consult with a local probate or estate attorney IMMEDIATELY so that he or she can review ALL the facts. Among the...

Will there be any taxes on money I take from an irrevocable trust if I give the money right back to my mom to pay bills

Who is the beneficiary of the trust? You or your mother? Income earned by the trust passes out to the beneficiary named under the trust document,...

My dad passed on and my stepmom still alive no will but I was brandisher over life insurance who gets land ?

Your question raises a lot of issues: capacity to make a will, possible destruction of a will, entitlement to your father's estate under law of...

A person can act on his or her own in most matters. If you have the "form" or format for the small estate affidavit you can do it yourself and see...

What rights do I have if I was a caretaker for my Fiance and he died without a will and I wasn't paid anything?

In the absence of a will, you have no legal right to a share of the estate as an heir. It is possible that you would have a claim for compensation...

I am a pregnant 17 year old that lives with my grandparents. Am I able to get emancipated while pregnant?

Are your grandparents your court appointed legal guardians, or have you just been living with them? If they are not your guardians then you can...