Who is next of kin

I am sorry to hear that you have lost your father. Even though you may not have been close, it can affect a person. To answer your question, if a...

Oh boy. First, a joint bank account is not necessarily a "license to steal." Depending on the reasons for setting up the account as joint. Usually...

What legal rights do i have towards an unwanted life insurance policy purchased previously in life from a parent?

There is nothing you can do. The policy belongs to him. He can keep the policy on your life as long as he wants.

How can I put my parents deed in my name, both are deceased

You will need to open a probate case in the county court where your mother lived. Then the estate can be settled and the property distributed...

How can I resolve this ?

I am sorry to hear that your parents have passed. You need to get the probate case started on your parents' estates and distribute the property...

What should a simple warranty deed cost that transfers a home ownership for $1 from a sibling and his wife to 4 other siblings?

The deed itself should cost about $200 plus recording fees, which could include 0.3% transfer tax. However, for a warranty deed, you should get...

Do I have the right to view father's will after he passes if he was remarried?

Sorry to hear of your father's passing. Yes. If he lived in Wisconsin, the will must be filed within 30 days of death and his children must be...

We have a quit claim deed that transfers mom's condo to us upon her death. Are there tax considerations when she dies?

If it is a quitclaim deed, yes, you will have to pay tax on gains in value of the property, depending on your mother's tax basis in the property....

Can the executive do an affidavit of transfer for the estate in WI

Yes, a state form Affidavit of Transfer can be used in Wisconsin if all relevant assets of the probateable estate total $50,000 or less. If the...

My sister has been divorced for many years. The kids are all grown. The father/husband has died. Who is responsible for funeral?

The deceased man's estate is responsible for all expenses and debt, including the funeral. Neither his ex-wife nor his children are financially...