Severing Joint Tenancy Trigger Tax Consequence

When your mother transfers to you, this is a gift, for tax purposes. She would file a Gift Tax return, Form 709. Unless your mother has gifted more...

Can a trustee of a living trust sue me in small claims for a debt that is being paid to the deceased?

I would strongly suggest your having an attorney review the loan agreement. If you do not involve an attorney, you place yourself at a distinct...

I agree with my colleagues and would simply add two other possibilities, because you have not provided enough facts. It is likely that you do not...

Not at all likely. The grandfathering would expire upon your sale or transfer of the business. Since this seems like a major issue, you may want to...

I am very sorry for the loss of your father and the uncertain position you now find yourself in. I agree with my colleagues that there is lots...

If we have a double wide trailer that is paid off. The title is in my spouse's name if we have no will would he be able to get

It is not clear what you are trying to do. A double wide is normally treated as a vehicle under Michigan law. As long as the value is less than...

A will was drawn, divorced ,20 yrs later had remarried, drew another will , died without signing, is 1st still valid ?

The divorce invalidates the first Will as it relates to the former spouse. The divorce property settlement or judgment would also deal with this...

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In the decisions of a probated property. Can a non heir(spouse) make decisions legally?

In a probate estate, it is generally the personal representative who makes all decisions and not the heirs. It sounds like things have been...

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I would like to gain total guardian ship of my 12 yr old granddaughter her mom will sign but absent father won't ..HELP

Why is it that you want to get guardianship? It sounds like you have everything you need, at this point. If you go to court to do this, the father...

My mother in law's mother passed away in november and left a bunch of stocks and wants to know how too get it

Avvo has an excellent "find a lawyer" feature you can use. As long as you get an experienced probate attorney, you should not have any...