If some one buys something before marriage and that person dies does the stuff the person bought go to the family or the spouse?

There are a number of pieces of information that are needed to best answer your question. First, which state was your mother's domicile at the time...

The answer to your question is going to depend on two things: 1) the specific language on the deed for the house at the time of your mother's...

Minnesota law provides that notice of a formal probate needs to be sent, in writing, to heirs of the estate. This includes any heirs that are...

Unfortunately, you will have to abide by the laws of the state where the account is located. You might not be able to use Ohio's small estate...

Can I still sue my sister for the money she owes me?

One of the duties of the executor, in addition to managing the assets of the estate during the administration period, is also to provide an...

Is there a limit on how long a probate can be open?

I am not aware of any strict rules governing the length a probate may run. Sometimes probates will open, distribute assets, close and then...

If the death has been less than two weeks ago, I recommend taking a step back and waiting to see if your father-in-law had an estate plan. If there...

Home property title

If you die without a will, your surviving spouse would generally be the one to receive the property. Some of this depends on the composition of...

It depends on the decedent's estate plan, if any. For instance, some state trust laws allow for beneficiaries to be denied access to an accounting....

HOW CAN I GET LAND TRANSFERRED TO ME

Your question depends heavily on the terms of your uncle's Will, if any. And, if he did not have Will, you will most likely need to open a probate...