Small Estate Affidavit question

Ms. Stewart gave a great answer. I would just add that you may want to make sure that the bank account is his only asset and that there are no...

Can a will be contested when the person had dementia?

If your mother did not have capacity at the time the will was made, you will be able to challenge the will when it is submitted to probate. At...

How do I go about giving my mom and brother guardianship over my child?

You should visit with a family law attorney regarding the proper steps to give your mom and brother temporary custody of your son. As mentioned...

My sister died on 7-9-15. What do I need to do to gain guardianship of the kids??

You need to initiate a guardianship proceeding in probate court. Although the father of the older children is not involved in their lives, he will...

Forming new LLC with a couple coworkers, and one is concerned that he (or we) may get sued if we take on a project.

If any of you signed an employment agreement with a noncompete clause, your employer can sue to enforce that agreement. The employer can also seek...

I was wondering if any lawyers in the area still do joint wills?

Joint wills are not done anymore. It is better to have separate wills. Also, you cannot include a contract in your will not to change it. Your...

My mom has liver cancer, and may pass in the next year. She lives on land that my grandfather gave to our family when he passed.

The loan will need to be paid off by your mother's estate. Your question states that your grandfather gave the land to your family, which...

If a bank account lists a beneficiary, is that account part of the estate upon the owners death?

You must make sure that you are actually the payable on death designee and not just listed as a joint account holder. As the POD designee, the...

Do I need a probate or real estate attorney

Under Louisiana intestate laws, if a person dies without a will and their is no surviving spouse, the children will inherit. If any of the...

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How do i go about getting a letter of judgment

Most likely the bank needs letters of administration or letters testamentary. You will need to initiate a probate proceeding in order to get...