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A family property has both my husbands name and his father. His dad passed away recently. Is my husband the sole owner now?
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Answered on July 18, 2017
That depends on how title is held. I would recommend your husband hire an attorney for an hour or two of consultation on how the property is...
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Is a document I signed while we were getting a divorce but later stopped the divorce still legal?
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Answered on July 18, 2017
You should meet with an attorney. The presumption is that recorded documents, including any statements in them about community or separate...
Is my illegitimate brother entitled to my parents' estate?
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Answered on July 17, 2017
If your father has acknowledged your half-brother as his son, the illegitimacy is irrelevant. And a step-parent adoption does not cut off...
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What are the requirements to fix my mothers papers, and little brother ?
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Answered on July 17, 2017
This is an immigration question. I'm changing to that topic.
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Can I receive residue of the estate, if I was named on receiving $10,000.00 specially to me.?
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Answered on July 16, 2017
That depends on many things:
- whether your uncle or your aunt died first
- whether your uncle's will provided for remote contingent...
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Need a real estate contract written up with terms involved , what would be the cost ?
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Answered on July 15, 2017
This site is for general legal questions. Call a couple of attorneys and ask them that question directly.
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Grandma died without a will or trust - my dad is sole surviving child. What do we do?
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Answered on July 14, 2017
A probate will be necessary. It's best to work with an attorney, as the probate process is rather involved. The attorney is paid out of the estate;...
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My husband passed away without a will. He had separate real estate through an inheritance located in San Francisco California.
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Answered on July 14, 2017
You should get your own attorney to, at a minimum, review the documents you have received. Being appointed as administrator is separate from, but...
Does the declination to serve as Executor in California have to be notarized
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Answered on July 12, 2017
I'm sorry for your loss of your father.
There's no requirement for notarization of the executor's unwillingness to serve. A signed and dated...
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Is my husbands sister entitled to 1/2 of our community prop. if he were to pass without will or trust ? We have no kids.
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Answered on July 12, 2017
If the home was purchased during the marriage, it's community property. You will be able to petition the court to award the whole property to you...