What should I do if there was no probate process & property was sold of a deceased sister when the deed is in her name.

I do not believe they COULD sell Lot 2. Either someone made a mistake or the lot is still owned by your sister. Of course, if there is no use in...

I'am 69 years old. I own 2 properties with an approximate value of $30.000 each (no mortgage on both). I live in one and rent ..

This strikes me as more of a financial planning matter than a legal matter, although there are aspects of both. You should have your estate...

Quit claim deed from an estate in to Estate Representative, with other heirs

You cannot quit claim to yourself unless you buy from the estate. You should not buy from the estate unless you get permission from the court. You...

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Can a beneficiary of a will choose to pass or skip the inheritance?

I agree with my colleagues and Attorney Shultz's comments are particularly on point. If you can preserve these assets, your daughter may still...

Is a text message stating they want someone to have their house upon their death as good as a will if there was no will?

I agree with my colleagues. In Michigan, we have a law providing that ANY written document intended to be a Will CAN be a Will. Even in this case,...

Can a provision be made in a will to force a daughter in-law from a home upon her husbands death?

This is possible through a Trust. This is something that your mother needs to discuss with her estate planning attorney. It is not a do-it-yourself...

How do i get out of executor they made me go to surrogate court to claim i am executor,they cancelled the home owners policy-

Is there equity in the property? If so, you may want to pay off the reverse mortgage to preserve the house. If there is no equity, then the house...

I need an estate planning attorney lisc in florida, ny.....can you do this type of search with your site?

This would be a great feature for Avvo to include in future versions of its site. As Mr. Pankowski says, it can be done, but not easily. There...

How do you fund a revocable living trust with community property (family residence) and still maintain community property status

I agree with my colleagues. I would point out that trust funding is one of the things that should be done by the estate planning attorney as part...

My colleagues have given you good advice and I agree with what they have stated. Your interest in this situation is not clear from your summary. If...