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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

How can I guarantee that all the assets my spouse inherited from our marriage go to our child and not to the new spouse if I die first?

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Answered by attorney James G Maguire (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at James G. Maguire
There is not much you can do to control your ex-wife's assets. The minor child will be a forced heir until he or she reaches the age of 24, and would be entitled to a portion of her assets.
There is not much you can do to control your ex-wife's assets. The minor child will be a forced heir until he or she reaches the age of 24, and would be entitled to a portion of her assets.
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What can I do to prevent my mother's husband from acquiring her house?

Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
By placing his name on title she may have made a gift to him. She should consult an attorney to discuss her options. She may not be able to get back the she gifted unless he agrees. Again she needs to consult an attorney. We charge $100 for a one hour consultation with an attorney who will provide you with important information regarding your specific case and will able to advise your mother on the options that she should consider in determining her next steps.
By placing his name on title she may have made a gift to him. She should consult an attorney to discuss her options. She may not be able to get back the she gifted unless he agrees. Again she needs to consult an attorney. We charge $100 for a one hour consultation with an attorney who will provide you with important information regarding your specific case and will able to advise your mother on the options that she should consider in determining her next steps.
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What do we do as their children to claim some type of ownership to this property?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
You are advised to obtain a probate litigation lawyer who can file a petition to partition the property to have the property sold and the proceeds divided according to your inheritance interest. This type of action can be filed in a probate court or as a civil law suit in the civil court. A probate court is recommended.
You are advised to obtain a probate litigation lawyer who can file a petition to partition the property to have the property sold and the proceeds divided according to your inheritance interest. This type of action can be filed in a probate court or as a civil law suit in the civil court. A probate court is recommended.
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