My brother & I own 1/2 interest in land. Value under $50k, no liens. Best to use TOD or Pre-signed Quit Claim to avoid Probate?

In this situation, I would usually recommend a transfer on death. It requires the same information as the quit claim deed (albeit in different...

I have been in probat for over 2 yrs. I recently found out I owe 35,000 to dependents, that said they did not want the house.

I'm inferring a little bit based on your description. As I understand your issue, your husband passed away two years ago without a will. His...

You should definitely hire a local elder law attorney (if anything they can delay the nursing home from kicking your mom out for a few months until...

What can I do regard the payment of the trust by my niece, she pays when ever or what ever. She is trying to charge for time.

Your mother was entitled to change her will as often as she pleased. It sounds like she also had a trust, either created by the will or during her...

I signed a land contract to purchase a condo.After the payments were complete Iwas told there was more money owed.What can I do

You definitely need to see a real estate attorney on this one. There are several moving parts I'll highlight below, but you'll want the expertise...

Can we switch banks for our mortgage?

When your bank sold you your home, they provided the financing through a mortgage loan. You own the house and the bank owns the loan (technically,...

Can I sign a quit claim before the new owner closes without reprimand? Will I be off the mortgage and new deed?

As the other attorneys have pointed out, a quit claim deed doesn't relieve you of your liabilities. Let me take this a step further: by simply...

Who's responsible for water leaks at a rental unit?

There are several layers to this question. The first: did your landlord pay for the water bill anyway? It sounds like you paid separately for...

I also have to agree that reverse mortgages are tricky. The way they actually work is very complicated, so I'll give you an example below - it...

Father's will being split 40, 40, 20 % how to protect my daughters money after marriage

In Wisconsin (and other states as well) a will sends your dad's estate through probate. The probate process is supposed to take under a year...