What kind of joint ownership of a house (with no mortgage) should be used by two siblings?

There are a number of ways of setting this up, depending on your objectives. Do you want to have the share of each sister pass to her heirs, or do...

If I fail to sign the declination for representation what will happen

The probate court would hold a hearing and the judge would decide who should be appointed as Personal Representative. If you have priority to act,...

My mother left her estate to be divided equally among 5 children. My 4 siblings want to keep the real property.

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply add that you would only be able to partition the property once it has passed through probate. Until that...

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Mother died in 2004 I'm the daughter the property is with my sister in law my brother died 2010 ask for my mother's things.

I agree with Attorney James, but you have left out ALL of the important details. Why did your brother have possession of all of your mother's...

I do not believe this is a problem. It would not be, here in Michigan. Hopefully a Texas probate attorney will confirm that for you. A tougher...

Need title 19 for 95 yr old mother. Sold her house in 2009. 88,000.00 that money has been spent. 1253.00 a mo. SS. Qualify?

You have not given us enough information to answer your questions. What was spent is not the key issue, as long as it was spent for value. If the...

How to get my money from my inheritance?

I agree with my colleagues. Not enough information is provided. Probate is not an "automatic" process. There are procedures which need to be...

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply clarify: the nursing home does not "come after" anything. They are entitled to payment for taking care...

Where do we start?

See a probate attorney as soon as possible. Most attorneys have access to legal databases and can help you investigate regarding the father's...

You should not be getting your legal advice from "someone." You need to retain a NY attorney to assist you in administering the estate. That is FAR...