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What to do if the last named beneficiary dies without meeting state requirements for succession?

If there is a will or trust, first see if there is a residuary …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 days ago

What does being someone's "estate" mean?

The term "estate" with respect to a person's Will, trust or intestate proceeding means …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 5 months ago

Is a Trust better to have vs a Will?

A trust is not necessarily better to have than a will.  A trust is …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 6 months ago

If I inherit a house from someone who owes more than the house is worth, am I responsible for that debt?

Do you mean do you inherit it subject to the mortgage on the proeprty? …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 7 months ago

If my father-in-law has Alzheimer's but the family is willing to gift a vehicle under his name, how do we transfer title?

I am so sorry.  Only the person who is appointed as his conservator over …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 7 months ago