The Probate Path – Married, Separate Property…
Our last Probate Paths blog discussed the effect of death on community property. Today, we talk about another complicated situation involving marriage, another marriage, and death. Sudden death, no will, and an outdated will… Hank and Dagny were happily married and living in the family home they bought together. Both had been married before and […]
The Probate Path – Married Community Property
Our previous probate path blog post discussed the sad tale of Sam Smith, who died with no kids, and the happy tale of Rolf, his nephew and sole heir who discovered that he had the proverbial “rich uncle.” Three Basic Probate Situations As noted in the December 6th blog, there are three basic probate situations: […]
Where there’s a will, there’s a way… Or not! Probates & Real Estate Explained.
Mom just passed away, and the family wants to sell the home. This is a listing with a motivated seller. But who actually owns it? Of course, the family home (if it isn’t in a trust) will automatically go to the surviving spouse without the need for a probate. But, what about a married person […]