0
Wills
A will is a legal statement detailing the transfer of property and belongings when a person dies.
740 Questions
Can a will be a piece of paper with who gets what signed by the person who died?
In many jurisdictions this is a valid will. It is called a holographic will and must be in their hand writing.
Is it legal for an executrix to change the locks in a house without telling the beneficiaries in PA?
The executor of the estate has the duty to maintain it. That means making sure that things stay intact and nothing goes missing.
A Last Will and Testament is one of the most anciently honored legal documents known to humankind. Of course you cannot change a person's Will. The only entity that can change the provisions in a Will is a court with jurisdiction over probate matters. Courts rarely make changes to Wills.
The only power the petitioner has is to petition the court to allow the Will and appoint the executor. The appointed executor has only the power to distribute the estate according to the provisions in the Will and the probate laws, under the supervision of the court. Altering a Will is against the law.
Is the will deed supposed to be written by own hand writing?
A will and a deed are two separate documents. Real property is transferred by deed while the owner is living. A living person can write a will that provides for the distribution of all their property after their death.
If you live in the United states and want to leave property in a will then you must get some legal advice so that your will conforms to state law. Otherwise it will not be allowed by the court after your death and your property will be distributed according to state intestacy laws to your legal next of kin. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link.
A will and a deed are two separate documents. Real property is transferred by deed while the owner is living. A living person can write a will that provides for the distribution of all their property after their death.
If you live in the United states and want to leave property in a will then you must get some legal advice so that your will conforms to state law. Otherwise it will not be allowed by the court after your death and your property will be distributed according to state intestacy laws to your legal next of kin. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link.
A will and a deed are two separate documents. Real property is transferred by deed while the owner is living. A living person can write a will that provides for the distribution of all their property after their death.
If you live in the United states and want to leave property in a will then you must get some legal advice so that your will conforms to state law. Otherwise it will not be allowed by the court after your death and your property will be distributed according to state intestacy laws to your legal next of kin. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link.
A will and a deed are two separate documents. Real property is transferred by deed while the owner is living. A living person can write a will that provides for the distribution of all their property after their death.
If you live in the United states and want to leave property in a will then you must get some legal advice so that your will conforms to state law. Otherwise it will not be allowed by the court after your death and your property will be distributed according to state intestacy laws to your legal next of kin. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link.
Can you be taxed for withdrawing large amounts from a trust?
Money pulled out of a trust is considered income. All income is taxable under the laws of the US and the states.
Are Wills filed in court before the testators death in Massachusetts?
Generally, no. However, a testator may file their will in probate for a nominal fee where it will be safeguarded in the files until it needs to be probated. If a testator decides to take advantage of that service they should make it known to other family members that their will has been filed for safekeeping.
How long and how hard does executor look for heirs?
You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate in your jurisdiction.
You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate in your jurisdiction.
You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate in your jurisdiction.
You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate in your jurisdiction.
When is it too late to contest the executor?
The time period to object is clearly defined on the face of the notice to heirs at law and beneficiaries. It will give the date of the hearing and you must appear on that date.
The time period to object is clearly defined on the face of the notice to heirs at law and beneficiaries. It will give the date of the hearing and you must appear on that date.
The time period to object is clearly defined on the face of the notice to heirs at law and beneficiaries. It will give the date of the hearing and you must appear on that date.
The time period to object is clearly defined on the face of the notice to heirs at law and beneficiaries. It will give the date of the hearing and you must appear on that date.
How long do you wait to read will?
There is no requirement to wait any particular period of time. You can read it at any time and there doesn't have to be any sort of meeting like you see in the movies.
Can a son who is executor sign over a title to a car for a child of the deceased in pa?
It is certainly possible for them to do so. Once the debts are settled and the estate valued, they can distribute the remaining assets. That would include the transfer of title
Can the executive to will benefit from the will?
Yes, the executive of the will can be a beneficiary. They are also entitled to compensation for their work.
Can the executor also notarize the will?
You don't notarize a will, you notarize a signature, such as witnesses to the will. Yes, in most places an executor can be a witness and have their signature notarized. There are sometimes problems when a beneficiary is also a witness.
Can I claim my fathers ashes
How do you obtain letters testamentary in Arkansas?
You file with the probate court on the appropriate county. The court will take a look at the forms and issue the letters.
They have full rights to the assets of the estate. They must be given access. They have to preserve the estate and have it evaluated.
Michigan's decedents heir entitlement law?
You can read the Michigan law regarding intestate distribution at the link below.
Do you have to mention your children in your will even if you are not leaving them anything?
You are not required by law to mention your children in your will, or anyone else for that matter.
However, because the children are statutory heirs who would inherit portions of the estate if you died intestate, mentioning in the will that you are leaving them nothing may make it harder for them to successfully contest the will.
What do you call a female who will inherit property after a person's death?
There is a negative, offensive term for that which presupposes that the woman planned the relationship in order to inherit: a gold digger. However, in the case of wanting a normal, positive word for a normal situation, a female inheritor is just called whatever her relationship to the deceased was ... spouse, daughter, granddaughter, or whatever.
Can parents legally disown an adult child and later call off the disownment?
Disowning a child is not a legal concept, and there are no rules.
Commonly, people refer to a parent writing an adult child out of his/her will as disowning a child. In this case, yes, the parent could write them out and write them back in again as often as they want.
Do you need a letter testamentary in Texas if you have a will?
It depends on the type of trust. Letters testamentary are issued to the executor of a testate estate who has been appointed by the probate court. If the trust is set forth in a will then it is a testamentary trust and the will must be probated in order for the trust to become operative.
Non testamentary trusts are managed by trustees according to the provisions set forth in the trust.
How do you refer to a same-sex spouse in a will?
This is a tricky question. If you refer to your same-sex spouse as "my husband," then other potential heirs may contest the validity of your marriage. If you refer to him by his name only, then there is the fear that he will not enjoy the state exemption from inheritance/estate tax available to spouses only.
This is perhaps a question left to a qualified attorney.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Hmm - I disagree, the question uses the term "same sex spouse". "Spouse" implies a legally recognised marriage (whereas "partner" would not). In countries where same sex marriage is legally recognised, probate and inheritance tax law will now reflect this and treat same sex marriages as they would heterosexual marriages. The key being the existence of a valid marriage certificate.
However to be unambiguous, the will should identify the individual by name and add the relationship (Mr. Alan Black, my Husband), and I agree wills SHOULD be drawn up by a qualified attorney/solicitor.
