My mother passed away in2005.She had a will. She was married to my stepfather for 50 yrs and wanted me to get some kind of money

If the Will was probated you should be able to get a copy from the court in the county where the Will was probated. If the Will has not been...

I am starting an event management company that specializes in setting up races. Will I have to register my company in all states

You will need to comply with the laws of any state in which you do business. If you are holding a race in a particular state you will likely need...

Idaho - My mother died intestate in Nevada. She had 1 burial plot in Boise ( Morris Hill) . Must it be probated in Idaho?

While I have seen burial plots treated as real estate in Idaho which would require a probate, most of the time they have not been and transfer is...

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My wifes mother passed away and left a piece of paper that said her sister should get house and everything in it.

Utah generally requires two witnesses, however, Utah also allows what are referred to as "holographic wills". The statute specifically provides: ...

Are the do-it-yourself kits for establishing an LLC OK to use?

While it may sound self-serving my experience with do it yourself kits is that they end up costing my Clients more to correct problems than what it...

I agree with the other attorney. There is no set amount for fees, they must be reasonable and can vary depending on the size and complexity of the...

My father died on October on October 25 2011 in Newport Beach Ca where do I probate his will? Was told a week later no money

A question of where to file a probate is state specific. In most cases you can file in the county where the individual lived at the time of death...

A question about heir to the living trust.

I agree with the others, the terms of the trust will control. Many trusts contain provisions where the trustee is given discretion on how and when...

I owned a house and property prior to re-marrying--how do I protect it so that his child does not get any part of it if I die?

It looks like you are in Idaho. Remember Idaho is a community property state so it is important to have a post-nuptial agreement that clarifies...

The answer to this question is going to turn on your particular state's law. However, as a general rule designations of title control over the...