How do I obtain ownership of land held by deceased grandparents as the deed holder's grandson?

If any of the people on the deed are still alive, then you will need to file a Termination of Decedent's Interest for the co-owners of the property...

Yes, there is nothing in the law prohibiting one person from being the Personal Representative and the sole heir. In fact, in many situations where...

Yes, if the precious metals are hard assets that you physically possess, they would become part of your probate estate. To avoid probate, you could...

My wife and her sister received a property through a quit claim deed when do they get ownership of the property

I agree with Attorney Gallo, if the property was completely transferred to them via Quit Claim Deed, then they are the owners of the property. It...

What type of business should I set up to rent a building to my business?

Both a single member LLC or a sole proprietorship could provide flow-through taxation to you, meaning you could file the taxes for the business on...

As sole trustee of my Mom's trust due to her incapacity, am I in charge of what goes in and out of house as far as personalty?

If your Mom formed a Trust, and if she transferred all of her personal property into the Trust after forming it, and if you are the current sole...

When a minor is receiving money from an estate what law says it has to be put in a trust ?

In Wisconsin, any minor under age 18 cannot legally inherit property. So the inherited property must either be placed in a Trust, or held in a UTMA...

Am I responsible for rent if I’m listed on the lease, but did not sign?

If you did not sign the lease, then the lease is not legally binding unless and until you sign it. Merely submitting an application for an...

What responsibility for outstanding bills do I have as executor of my deceased brother's estate?

If there is no Executor appointed, then you need someone to act on behalf of the Estate. If this annuity designated only your Mother as...

How many witnesses are required to enact a codicil in Wisconsin?

You need two witnesses to a Will or Codicil in the State of Wisconsin and they should be over the age of 18, competent and not related by blood,...