If an estate does not go through probate, how are monies from the estate distributed the way the will states?

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your grandmother. Several questions arise when I read your statement. 1. Why didn't the house go through...

My grandmother pasted away leaving her condo to my father with the intention that I would receive it upon my fathers passing.

You may need to find out how it was titled upon your father's death. Minnesota law does cover a situation where there is no will and there are kids...

My husband died suddenly June 13 leaving no will. What happens to his belongings after he died. What are my rights in Minn.

I am sorry for the loss of your husband. Minnesota law is very specific about how to distribute assets where there is a surviving spouse. But, you...

Life Estate Deed Question

I assume from your question that your parents granted you a life estate through the use of a deed. In this case, your parents gifted you the home...

Transferring land to be co-owned by multiple children may lead to a number of issues. My colleagues discussed a couple of them above. A few others...

My fathers name was still on my grandfathers will , but my father passed away. Who does it go to now?

There are really two different issues here. 1. What does your grandfather's will say regarding how to distribute assets left to a beneficiary...

What are the requirements for the grantor to sign a power of attorney in a foreign country?

To be safe I would have them take it to the American Embassy in Manila as they preform notarial services for US citizens living...

How do i get a copy of my dad's will? I believe I may be mentioned in it but my stepmom is refusing to send me a copy.

Generally, anyone who has an interest in an estate is entitled to notice of probate. This usually includes spouses and children and anyone named in...

My Dad rec'd 2 checks from the Fed. Government. He is in the hospital and unable to sign, I have POA can I sign as POA 2 deposit

Generally, banks don't have much of an issue with depositing checks into another's account. But, you may want to present the POA to his bank to...