How does a deceased person thing get divided when adult and minor children are involved?

ALL children have equal rights. The problem is that a minor child cannot receive more than $5k in one year. So if there is a fair amount of assets...

How do I go about getting a quick claim deed and how much does it cost

You should not do this without first meeting with an attorney. There are issues that need to be considered, such as gift tax, property tax and...

The issue is not whether or not there is a Will. The ONLY time a Will is used is in probate. You cannot avoid probate through a Will. You can avoid...

How do we find out if there is a Will and how do we know it will be carried out?

The only way to know for SURE is if the Will was filed with the probate court. If so, when someone files to open a probate estate, the Will would...

I completely agree with Attorney Smith. Another approach that does not involve lawsuits would be to adjust any inheritance that she would otherwise...

How can I gain temporary custody of a friends kids?

I agree with Attorney Streby. I would add, however, that there may be a non-court option available, provided your friend is in agreement. She can...

I agree with Mr. Conway, but just to clarify, you paid OFF the contract in 2001? Or was that when you signed it? With a land contract, it is only...

I agree with Attorney Smith. If your father only had a life lease, then he cannot expand that interest by involving a third party. On the other...

How long does a old girlfriend have to remove any items she may think are hers after she moves out ?

Normally, two years would be way too long to still claim the items in question. But did the boyfriend ever contact her and tell her to get her...

How do I put my child's father in my will to inherit what's left over of my life insurance without my family being involved?

This is really an estate planning question. You normally would not handle life insurance by Will. Life insurance is directed through beneficiary...