I own my mobile home. Can I add my cousin to the title and not make a Will?
This is usually a bad idea because 1) the asset can be seized to pay that person's debts and 2) there may be tax implications for that person.
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This is usually a bad idea because 1) the asset can be seized to pay that person's debts and 2) there may be tax implications for that person.
Someone has to pay for the house or it will be foreclosed. If the estate has assets, they need to be paid from that. If not, maybe the mortgage...
Usually the executor is discharged when a probate is closed. However, probates do not usually close automatically after distribution occurs....
It would be well worth your time to discuss the tax implications of the kinds of property involved with an accountant before distributing. Also, it...
Unfortunately, if you want something to happen, you will probably have to pay an attorney. Police do not have the authority to let you into the...
You should re-post this with a Georgia location. That should help get some Georgian attorney's eyes on it.
I agree with Ms. Powell's excellent answer.
Payable on Death accounts pass outside of probate.
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I agree with my colleagues from Texas.