Questions answered by Mark A. Jinkins

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Does my husband's estate go entirely to me now that his children no longer have a claim to the estate?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 02, 2016

Section 852.01 of the Wisconsin statutes contain the basic rules for intestate succession in Wisconsin if not modified by the decedent’s will such...

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When and how do we got about removing the three names from the house? What would we do legally and costs involved?

Mark's answer | Answered on January 02, 2016

More than one option depending upon additional circumstances. First there might be "disclaimer" available, which would eliminate adverse...

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Do we have any rights to her possessions? If so what can we do to get them?

Mark's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

A spouse likely has certain rights under the law of the state of domicile of your mother and her second spouse, and even more complex is the...

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Do I still have a right to buy the house from him without her consent

Mark's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

May have that right depending on all facts and circumstances. Even thought real estate agreements are generally required to be in writing, an...

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If property is in my name before our marriage, and later we get divorced, is my husband entitled to any of the property?

Mark's answer | Answered on December 18, 2015

The 2 prior answers are correct, but the better you are able to trace your contribution before the marriage including to the mortgage, the more...

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Can my landlord charge for carpet cleaning after issuing a security deposit reimbursement?

Mark's answer | Answered on August 18, 2015

You should review Chapter 134 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code - likely that landlord not able to withhold that charge for cleaning from the...

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If Quit Claim deed is revocable or returnable because said below what does my mother need to or file and where? Court or County

Mark's answer | Answered on August 18, 2015

A court action would be required to be filed; likely in the county where the real estate is located, but there may be other venues where the action...

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What is the purpose of expungment as to what does it do

Mark's answer | Answered on August 18, 2015

Not sure why this is categorized as a trust question, so do not understand the question - if a criminal record question then the other answers...

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Whether my mother can reverse, re-own or sell house/property and split money to all her son, as original living grantor?

Mark's answer | Answered on August 16, 2015

It appears action is required as soon as possible. "quitclaim ... agreement ... to one ... (of seven) as trustee ... pay taxes utility bills other...

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Can executor / inheritor collect on the mortgage paid for last 4 years

Mark's answer | Answered on August 16, 2015

Yours is a complex question, especially since it appears there is no agreement among you, and a court will likely need to resolve. First, there is...

Mark A. Jinkins's Answers (316)

Does my husband's estate go entirely to me now that his children no longer have a claim to the estate?

When and how do we got about removing the three names from the house? What would we do legally and costs involved?

Do we have any rights to her possessions? If so what can we do to get them?

Do I still have a right to buy the house from him without her consent

If property is in my name before our marriage, and later we get divorced, is my husband entitled to any of the property?

Can my landlord charge for carpet cleaning after issuing a security deposit reimbursement?

If Quit Claim deed is revocable or returnable because said below what does my mother need to or file and where? Court or County

What is the purpose of expungment as to what does it do

Whether my mother can reverse, re-own or sell house/property and split money to all her son, as original living grantor?

Can executor / inheritor collect on the mortgage paid for last 4 years