Can a surviving child file a small estate affidavit if there is a surviving spouse?

I generally agree with Mr. Gates' answer, but I wouldn't assume that you will get much cooperation from whoever currently has the deceased spouse's...

Does my deceased wife need to have an estate set up through probate court before property from a trust can be transferred to me?

I generally agree with Eric Nelson on this, but wanted to add that the trustee's concerns may have to do with your mother-in-law's trust document....

How can a company create a fund/trust that customers can donate to and will be distributed to several non profits?

First, I would like to congratulate you and your company on thinking about how to increase charitable giving in the community. The program's...

I agree with Ms. Powell. In some situations survivors are not required to open a probate, but a number of issues need to be considered when making...

Your valuation question is somewhat technical, and I would need more information to answer it precisely. For estate tax purposes, generally (but...

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My husband passed away Jan 2, 2014. I filed his death at the Regional Justice Center by"will only."

I am sorry for your loss. Dealing with the legal issues surrounding the death of a loved one can be confusing and difficult. Unfortunately, the...

As pertains to a will, what is the disposition of account funds with joint tenancy after one person dies?

I agree with the previous answers. Based on what you have said, I would conclude that your mother's daughter-in-law is legally entitled to those...

My wife wants to take $ from our sav. acc.& set up acc. to leave her sons from prev marr. when she dies. Can she w/o my consent?

I am sorry to hear about the difficulties you are having. Unfortunately, you raise a number of complicated issues. There are, I believe, two core...

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