If a creditor has not filed written notice of a claim with the personal representative within one (1) year from the first complete advertisement of...

Is a spouse entitled to equity of home if only in one spouse's name

Texas is a community property state and thus, despite the title of the real estate, you should own a one-half interest in this asset. Please note...

Do I have to file a small estate in Michigan if assets are worth $18,000 for only a vehicle and motor home ?

The next of kin can file an Affidavit with the Secretary of State to transfer vehicles totaling less than a combined value of $60k. The remaining...

The benefit is that you can obtain the assets. The risk is that you *may* need to turn over a portion to creditors. Some states make any assets...

Yesterday I clicked on an internet agreement with a debt consolidator. Can I change my mind?

It is not clear to me what you have agreed to, if anything. If you have not signed a contract, then you are not bound. If you have signed a...

Is it legal to get a mortgage in a persons name with alzheimers?

There are any number of reasons why a Quit Claim Deed would be signed, the most common being to avoid the need for probate administration. He may...

My grandfather passed away in 02. The executor of his will did not disperse and monies left to family members what can be done

The biggest problem that I see is that it is likely that probate was never required, since all of the assets passed directly to the aunt. When that...

My father just passed away. He had no liquid assets...loan on house is and/or...does house go into estate?

I would simply add to Ms. Brigman's response by saying that under Michigan law, the creditors clearly have a means of pursuing claims against a...

Contract Modifications, Fee structure changes without notification.

I would review your contract in detail. It probably has a provision allowing them to raise your rates, from time to time. If not, then when they do...

What can i do ? sister lives in fathers home. father died in march 09. i want her to buy me out. just to follow willl

I would agree with Mr. Monahan's answer. The flip side to what he said is that, if the property was titled jointly with your father and your...