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Life Estate Florida: My Grandmother signed a warranty deed for her property and home to my mother in 1994 but has "life estate".
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Answered on June 24, 2009
The gift of the house should place it beyond Medicaid reimbursement upon your mother's death, whether or not she enters into a skilled nursing...
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In 1999 my stepmom signed a quit claim deed to my fathers house. He died 2008 leaving her everything. does she own the house ?
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Answered on June 24, 2009
I assume when you say that your father left everything to your stepmother that he had a will or living trust naming her as the sole beneficiary of...
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Is this quote unreasonable?
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Answered on June 23, 2009
In addition to the considerations recited in the previous post, it appears that the attorney your sister consulted proposes to engage in some kind...
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Should I modify my house and beach property titles?
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Answered on June 23, 2009
I agree with the previous posting, but will add that you should consider taking your husband's name off title, which would generally be done by...
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Rent vs. Sell house for estate?
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Answered on June 22, 2009
It is the executor's duty to administer the decedent's estate and ultimately to distribute that estate in accordance with the decedent's will. ...
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We are both in our 70's and have been thinking about getting a reverse mortgage. Is this something we should be doing?
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Answered on June 22, 2009
Reverse mortgages are an extremely expensive way to borrow money. The points and fees borrowers often pay in connection with such loans are...
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What can I do, my father passed away in NY; he lived in CT with his girlfriend and I live in MA. How can I collect his belongin
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Answered on June 12, 2009
You should contact a probate attorney with experience as to Connecticut probate law as to how to collect your father's estate. You may be able to...
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Could someone please explain the unified gift and estate tax credit. To me it says i sould give away my money away asap
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Answered on June 12, 2009
There is a difference between the level at which gifts during your lifetime are taxable and gifts which are made after death are taxable and the...
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I am single,with 2 siblings. I have cancer and would prefer to leave my home equity to my family rather than the hospital. Trust
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Answered on June 10, 2009
I agree with the previous posting as to advice. Your situation is potentially very complex. If you do not have insurance or other benefits which...
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Hello, I have a question regarding a Life Estate.
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Answered on June 09, 2009
Generally, if a party sells real estate reserving a life estate, the life estate and the right to possess and use the real property continue for as...
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