How do I obtain a copy of my deceased fathers will?

You really should have an attorney represent you on this one. You need to see where you stand. The Will may or may not help you, depending on how...

Who gets my brother's share of my father and stepmother's estate? His wife or his children?

It is very likely that your brother's share would be split between the wife and daughters, but you do not say whether your brother left a will or...

The bank is required to provide a discharge of lien once the vehicle is paid off. In Michigan, the bank does not hold title. The owner would hold...

My mother recently passed due to cancer. We own a mortgaged home. Am I (son) responsible for medical bills?

I agree with Mr. Pankowski. The only concern I have is that many states have filial responsibility laws. I am not sure if Texas is one of them, but...

Can handicapped brother, property/rental unit owner, stop cousin (prior renter) from tearing down the rental? Please help.

You have a complicated situation involving an agreement that was apparently modified at least once. An attorney is going to need to review all the...

Does a quit claim deed need to be filed or recorded in Michigan in order to be valid for the 5 year Medicaid rule?

Really good question. A deed in Michigan is valid when it is signed. The question is whether or not the State could argue that it was never...

Who can claim next of kin in a small estate affidavit?

You do not name yourself as next of kin. You are either next of kin under State law, or you are not. Based on the limited facts stated in your...

What do I do when my daughters guardian ad lietum lies in court?

It is not clear how the GAL has "lied." If you have evidence to support your position, then you should present it to the judge. Your daughter can...

Who should inherit?

I agree with Attorney Smolinski. Unless the Will provides otherwise, the property will pass through the grandson's estate. That would depend on his...

Would an verbal agreement hold up in court?

Under the Statute of Frauds, agreements regarding real estate must be in writing in order to be enforceable. James Frederick

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