You should have your dad speak to an attorney about preparing a lady bird deed. This can take care of your concerns while ensuring that your dad...

There is WAY too much involved in your situation for a basic ask and answer forum like this. You need to have the entire situation reviewed by an...

As Personal Representative, you do not actually "file a claim" against the estate. One of your duties, however, is to account to the other...

Your status is not entirely clear. Are you the sole heir? If so, there are a number of approaches. If there are other heirs, that might impact how...

The answer to your question depends on how the deed was made out. Assuming that the deed transferred title to you immediately, everything should...

In the absence of a Will, all *probate assets* pass to the next of kin, which would be a surviving spouse, (if any), and then the children. The...

This sounds like a very complex situation and the facts are not all included in your summary. In answer to your main question, a ladybird deed does...

Hello~ I am very sorry regarding the death of your mother. You are not subject to her creditor claims and neither are jointly held assets that you...

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In the absence of a Will, the surviving spouse is entitled to allowances, exemptions, etc., as well as an intestate share of around $200-250k, plus...

MUCH more information is needed. How is the property titled? You mom's name alone? Who is "he"? Oral promises have no legal effect in terms of most...