Family loan five years ago, now I am being asked to provide some additional "security" in the form of a Will bequest.

If you pass away, and you have a will that says your estate will pay a family member back $5,000 from your assets it is enforceable in any state. ...

What if i served the papers wrong to the other party?

Serve them again with the complete set of papers and file a new proof of service.

My great great grandfather died some 75 years ago intestate. He owned land purchased with his first wife.

The family tree and the title is what will determine what happens, as well as who does and has had possession over the last many years. A title...

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How do I get a copy of my recently deceased father's Will from his wife?

You are right to reach out for guidance and I would recommend you speak with an attorney asap. Depending on how long he was married to this wife,...

You need to speak with a probate attorney to determine how to proceed. What you are being told is that you may be entitled to your uncle's estate,...

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Is a verbal agreement for services rendered a legal agreement?

What do you want to do? What are you trying to accomplish? The reality is if your mother passes without a will or trust, you would legally be...

Do I have to go to probate court if my husband and I are joint tenants on property?

You do not have to go to probate if you hold title as joint tenants. However, joint tenancy is not the best way for husbands and wives to hold...

My sister just recently passed and did not leave a will, her twin has a mirror that belongs to my vanity, she won't give it 2 me

If the mirror is that important, which it sounds like it is, you can ask an attorney to write a letter under the theory that the mirror is part of...

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Am I entitled to benefits from fathers estate

If your sister has not probated your father's estate, I strongly encourage you to file a Petition for Probate, especially if he owned real estate. ...

My mom passed away and put the house she resided in a deed of trust. how do i transfer the title to our name?

Ms. Yuen has given you a good start if your mother's property is in trust. The first step is to make that determination as described by her. If...