Your mother has significant rights in the estate, regardless of whether there is a will, so it is imperative that she not be shut out of this. I...

This is an all too common situation, and in fact one which I am litigating right now. I would urge you, and perhaps other family members, to try to...

It would unlikely, but as the previous answer noted, it all depends on what the governing HOA documents have to say about it. So it is imperative...

The key inquiry is whether he left a will. If he did so and left the property to her, then the will just needs to be probated (unless it is a...

I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. I actually have another client who is in a very similar position with the small estate affidavit. Many...

I would just add to the other answers that if the property passes by the will (you were tenants in common, not joint tenants) then you should...

Unfortunately, because he died in California you would have to bring up the matter there. I agree with the other answer that the proper procedure...

I agree that, assuming your husband does not pass away during the pendency of your divorce, the divorce court would be the place to have this...

It is not really a question of the right to restitution, or some similar creditor theory - it's unlikely there would be a claim of that sort unless...

You could, but it isn't necessarily the best option, and it wouldn't solve the problem of their not being able to pass on specific parcels - their...