Is it legal for my husband to leave 1/8 of our entire estate to his daughter in his will, and the rest to me?

Yes, he can do this. Of course, it may all depend on whether you have a prenuptial or postnuptial marital property agreement and what that...

Can I make out a living will, regular will and power of attorney papers on line

Yes, you can do these documents online. However, they are not legal unless you print them out and sign with the proper witnesses and...

I am a co-executor of our Mother's Trust in the state of Wisconsin. There is a set 2% executor fee. Can both get 2% or is it div

In probate, the 2% standard fee is a total for the estate. It can be raised or changed in unusual circumstances if the court OK's the change. In...

I am very sorry for the loss of your spouse. The answer to your question is: "Yes, you can retain the home." However, if you want it, you will...

How long does this usually take for the will releasing process to be completed?

I would not be too concerned yet, because the probate process takes over a year on average. However, if the attorney tells you a couple of months,...

What legal consequences are there when an individual does not distribute funds from an estate?

You or a relative should begin a probate case ASAP. This is done by filing the proper paperwork in the county court where the decedent (dead...

How does this work as far as everything we currently have, Will I automatically inherit everything?

NO, YOU WILL NOT INHERIT EVERYTHING unless he has a will or trust giving it to you. In Wisconsin, his children would get one half and you would get...

What other coverage do I need?

File the will with the county Register in Probate, along with the forms required to administer an estate. Put notice in the local paper as required...

My question is my father and my uncle (my father brother) inherited a house and some property from my grandmother when she died

Your question needs more background. 1. What does the will say exactly happens if someone predeceases the testator? 2. What state did your...

Is there an equitable distribution law among heirs in Wisconsin?

If there was no spouse and no children of the father who died leaving grandchildren of the father: All assets after the payment of bills and debts...