It is generally easy to add a spouse to a deed by executing a quitclaim deed (or an interspousal transfer deed, if your state has one) and filing...

My aunt passed. I am executor of the estate. she willed a house to someone, the house is fully paid for. what steps do i take?

I'm sorry about your aunt's death. Unless the state in which your aunt lived has special procedures, you will need to have her estate admitted to...

What does something being bequeath and deive to someone for their lifetime mean

Based on your question, it appears that your father gave this person what is known as a "life estate" and that you are the "remainder beneficiary"....

Virginia wills and Estate

I am very sorry about your brother's death. I do not practice in Virginia (I'm assuming that's where your brother lived, although you don't say),...

Noncitizen married couple Joint bank account-Federal gift tax

I disagree with Mr. Lively. You need to be very careful when dealing with non-citizen spouses; the rules on gifting and the marital deduction are...

Probate on a home

I do not practice in Florida, so I can only provide general information. You need to contact a Florida attorney for legal advice. Most likely...

How can i obtain legal guardianship over my incapitated mother? She is now disable i mean and I need legal guardianship over her

You will need to file a petition for guardianship with the probate court in the county where your mother lives. Contact an elder law attorney (or...

Can a person borrow money two weeks before they die and they dont need the money because they had madicade and over 2,000 dollar

This sounds like the same question you've asked two other times. It's not a very clearly worded question. But if the money was not used for the...

My sister made a loan on my dads house two weeks before he died and spent tmoney on her family can she do this never reported it

If your sister borrowed money secured by a lien on your father's house and used the money for her own benefit without your father's permission,...

I am a sole heir, but probate is denying moneys left in deceased checking account

It sounds as if the funeral expenses are greater than the amount in the bank account and that the funeral expenses are required to be paid before...