The answers above are good. I just want to reinforce the concept that you can convert the cash (nonexempt assets) into exempt assets (burial fund,...

I think you should go to an attorney and review the dissolution decree. Does it give the house to him with no interest on your part? Then discuss...

1. Promissory Notes are legally binding. They do not have to be notarized but it does make them look more substantial which never hurts. If you...

Can I just file for legal guardianship of a minor without going through a lawyer? What forms do I need to fill out?

Guardianships are not intuitive I find for a lay person. Heck, they are not intuitive for an attorney. Your question alone throws me for a loop. ...

If a husband owned a house before getting married and he passes away, will the house go to the wife

I think you need to gather your evidence and show it to an attorney. You should: 1. Check the public records to see if a Deed was filed...

I have a neighbor who is elderly with no family.

An elder law attorney in Indiana should be consulted if you expect to be compensated. Usually compensation in such cases is based a written...

My mother and father had seperate will, they were the same but my moms had jewerly in it. My dad has been gone about 7/8 years.

Mom can change her will anytime she wants to as long as she has capacity. Dementia in its later stages does seem to deprive a person of...

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IN WASHINGTON STATE IS A TRUST OR JUST A WILL NEEDED?

Probate avoidance is normally done through revocable trusts. community property agreements, beneficiary designations and/or the Affidavit of...

I need to know how to become an Estate Representive for my diceased mother who had no will.

The Canada component of your question does confuse me a bit. I am guessing the Canadian authority wants to make sure that they pay the right...

My father and mother died,i have a brother and sister.do i have the rights to claim for division of their assets?

Was their a will? The provisions of the will, most likely the surviving parent's, will control. If the provisions say yes, then you do. If the...