What happens to a person's house when they die?

I am not licensed in NC, so can only comment in general terms. The house and the rest of her estate (other than nonprobate assets like life...

When may a will be contested?

I am not licensed in FL, so I can only comment in general. Usually, if a will met the formal requirements (signed in the presence of the requisite...

Grandparents will requested that the distribution be not per stirpes. I'm confused what does this exactly mean?

It means if a child failed to survive, his or her children would not take by representation. For example, if there are three kids, all equal...

I am not licensed in TN, so I can only answer in general terms. Assuming you did nothing to change title to joint tenancy, you and your brother...

Does this sentence in my contract to purchase real estate mean that I would be responsible for currently owed back prop. taxes?

No. It means you are only responsible for taxes and assessments imposed on or after the date of closing. At closing the $20K in back taxes and the...

At what point do siblings inherit a home after the death of one parent.

I'm not licensed in NJ, so can only answer in general terms. You will have to parse the exact language of dad's will to understand his intent....

Grandparents will is requested to be distributed not per stirpes what does this mean exactly?

"Per stirpes" is a latin legal phrase that means "by right of representation." I usually applies when an heir or beneficiary predeceases the...

I have made TX my official home. I have property in NY State of significant value. Is a trust worth doing to save tax?

I am assuming your question is exclusively about mitigating exposure to NY's stand alone estate tax upon death. If you are not domiciled in NY...

I am under the impression that a Seller does not have to disclose a death (violent or otherwise) on the property.

It's a common misconception that a seller is required to disclose anything that would be of interest to a buyer. A seller is required to fill out...

My friend died his son is the trustee

I am not licensed in CO, so can only answer in general terms. When you say you "took care of each other," do you mean you lived together in a...