A home has been gifted as part of a residuary estate. How soon is the residence taken over?

The confused use of various terms makes this impossible to answer. It needs to be clarified. First, there are no "gifts" from an estate or a...

In Missouri, can an estate lawyer be compensated for more than the estate executor?

The percentage scale represents not the fixed compensation but the minimum fee for both the personal representative (executor)and and for the...

No. No, no, and no. If she has an underinsured accident it could wipe out the probate estate And. Are you certain the probate estate has...

The language in the deed governs and there is a 99.9% chance the deed makes no reference to a requirement of actually living there. A "life...

Is it better to do separate Quick Claim deed than put their name on the same documents ?

Absolutely do not attempt separate deeds. You run the risk of messing up the title so badly there will be expensive litigation later required by a...

What can a trustee of a funded Revocable Living Trust do that a DPOA cannot do?

In addition to the first two answers: The Uniform Trust Code adopted in Missouri provides far greater protection in management of assets than a...

My ex husband passed away and didn't leave a will ?

There are several probate procedures but his son has no rights without a probate court order. If his son is over 18 he can be appointed. There...

Absolutely spend the money to have an attorney at least review the lawsuit. You may not think you have an interest in the property but you might

Inheritance to heirs goes in several different ways. 1. Assets that do not name a beneficiary and are not in joint names with another go through...

No, judges typically have a informal rule that they do not read letters from people involved in cases. The proper procedure if to file your...