Posts by galeallison
Removing deceased sibling from life estate
Dear Ms. Allison: What is the process to buy out a parent’s life estate and remove a dead sibling from the deed? NC in Tulsa Dear NC: You may not necessarily remove a deceased sibling’s name from the deed. It depends on the words used to give the deceased sibling his share. Two examples: His…
Read MoreLawyer problems settling parents’ trust
Dear Ms. Allison: Trying to settle my parents trust. What should I do? My sister and I are the beneficiaries and co- trustees of the estate. I am on my second lawyer and not getting anything done. It should be very simple to divide the trust but this second lawyer says I’ts complicated. I think…
Read MoreKids worry about inheritance in blended family
Dear Ms. Allison: What happens to the property my mother and stepdad own if he dies and leaves it to his kids? LS from Oklahoma Dear LS: I need more information to give you a real answer. For example: Is your mother alive? Is it her property or his? For example, is his name the…
Read MoreWhat are my rights as a beneficiary of a trust?
Dear Ms. Allison: My family has refused me my inheritance left to me by one of my uncles and possibly my grandfather as well. What can I do to find out what both of their Trusts say? My other uncle and I have never gotten along and he is the head of my dead uncle’s…
Read MoreHow much does a Will Cost?
Dear Ms. Allison: What is the minimum cost of writing and recording a Will? PS in Oklahoma City Dear PS: No one can tell you the cost to write a Will until she or he knows how complicated your estate matter is. Anyone who tells you you are getting a Will for $X before they…
Read MoreCan I get inherited house back from Foreclosure?
Dear Ms. Allison: I inherited my grandmother’s house. Is there a way to get it back after foreclosure? My 3 kids and I lived with her in my childhood home since 2009. Before she passed we had gotten a loan modification. She got sick and died. I missed one payment during this time. They immediately…
Read MoreWill 2nd husband inherit from wife’s estate?
Dear Ms. Allison: My wife was supposed to have been listed as an heir to an estate but she passed away. She had no will, so should the money go to her spouse or her daughter from a previous marriage. I need to know. Anonymous from Oklahoma Dear Anonymous: If you are saying that your…
Read MoreWhere do I find out if I’m listed in a Trust?
Dear Ms. Allison: I am told i have a Trust established in my name but cant find it. Anonymous in Oklahoma Dear Anonymous: I wonder where you are looking — and why? It is odd that you are looking into this, unless someone has died and you believe you are not receiving what was left…
Read MoreAsked and Answered: Divorced, but buying property as husband and wife
Dear Ms. Allison: My father married and then, a month later, divorced. He then wrote a Will and gave me a copy. They proceeded to live together and he bought several places. When property was purchased it was put in as husband and wife. Since they were not married, is this still binding? [Name Withheld]…
Read MoreAsked and Answered: I may have an inheritance in another country
Dear Ms. Allison: I recently received news that my biological father in [City, State], Mexico has passed and believe I have an interest in his Will. I believe the Will has not completed the probate process and am looking for direction to obtain this information. SM in Southern Oklahoma Dear SM: If your father was…
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