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Mother was stated in will to receive house, but passed away before?

Alright so, My mother is stated in my grandmothers will to receive the house, but my mother passed away before my grand mother. My grand mother is in.

If someone “stores” cash in an LLC, can they withdraw their initial contribution tax free?

I would like to move my stock portfolio into an LLC for protection of assets (separating it from my personal net-worth). Say for example I move $50k w

If I have a will, will that insure my assets are divided according to my wishes?

I have assets with a value of over $300,000. I'm estranged from both my parents and my two brothers. I want them to get nothing and they have nothing;

Accounting for Descendents (Estate) Assets When Accounts JTWROS?

If I'm correct, one second after the date of death the account passes to the Joint Tenant. Since the account most likely will remain open at least.

How do I contact the probate court in Puerto Rico? I am trying to find out if my aunt left her house to me.

My aunt passed away recently, and she told me she would leave the house to me. The issue is she neglected to send me any copies of her will. I live.

Can I contest my grandmothers trust since my deceased father was left out? I feel she was manipulated by my 2 aunts.

My grandmother recently passed away she left her grand children a set amount of money including myself it was a small amount given her assets. My gran

Does i have asset protection from a revocable trust that turned to an irrevocable trust because my mother passed away?

My mother had a revocable living trust. I'm the beneficiary. Since he passed away and I'm assuming the trust now becomes an irrevocable trust. Does t

What can I do? The executor of my mother's estate gave items of my mother's away that could be sold before going to probate.

I have proof that the executor of my mother's estate gave items of my mother's away before filling in probate court a will that is false. What can I d

In Arizona, Received a $1,300 check made out to the "Estate of (deceased father)"? This is a check not an account.

In Maricopa County Arizona, received a $1,300 check made out to the "Estate of (deceased father)". There are no other accounts or assets only this $1

If I gift my children $15000 in a year and I should have to go to a nursing home,how many years has to pass before it is theirs

I was just wondering if gifting the children some of my savings if it still can be taken from them if I go into a nursing home. I think there is a t

How do I obtain a sample Ancillary probate with administration petition ?

I need to file an Ancillary Probate With Administration Petition in St. Croix USVI, how can I obtain a Sample, that I can complete and submit to the U

Do minor children have legal rights to their dad's ashes?

My niece's and nephew's father was murdered in 2012. At the time, all 6 of his children were minors. Two of them are now adults. Their dad's mother

How can I sell my mom's home in MA & a 1/4 acre of land in NH that none of us heirs want or can afford? She died 4 years ago.

My mom died 4 years ago. My sibling who cared for her had the house appraised & offered my other siblings & me equal shares of the appraised value to.

Are online wills, living wills, power of attorney such as legal zoom legal in Maryland and Texas?

Trying to do end of life planning for an aunt who splits her time between Md and Tx. She owns no property or car. Her concerns are mostly designating.

My deceased father's FL Will. Owns property in MA and FL?

My father had a will created in 2015 in FL and at the time was a resident of FL as he owns a condo in Cape Coral FL. The Will states he is a resident.

In Oregon, can I use a certified copy of the will for filing Small Estate affidavit? It is part of ancillary probate.

I am PR for my father's estate. Main probate has been filed in Washington, where he lived. Property in Oregon needs ancillary probate done but value.

Will my father lose his homestead exemption if I am added to the deed of his property?

My dad owns a property in Florida. I, his son, have lived with him on the property for over 2 years. He has a homestead exemption for the property. If

Does death of any beneficiaries mentioned in Living Trust effects its validity?

I am married and own a property, without any loans or mortgages, in Alexandria, Virginia. With an approximate value of $150.000.

I am executor of will. Can I do ancillary probate myself

My mother died in Fl but has mineral rights in Oklahoma. My sister and I were named executors of the Will . My sister died and I am the only living pe

All my bank accounts and IRAs have primary and contingent beneficiaries. Do I still need to set up trusts?

All accounts set up as joint ownership with spouse. All contingent beneficiaries are the same. Net worth under $1.5M. No real property.