Jointly Held Property

Questions & Answers

• Question - Can we force my mom's live in partner to move out of the house so it can be sold?

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• Question - Does a joint will have to go through probate?

  First, get straight on what's joint property and what's a joint will. Then understand that while most wills must be probated, some can go through a simplified procedure.

• Question - If a couple is separated but own a house jointly, does one filing bankruptcy affect the other's financial affairs?

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• Question - How can I legally get payment from my mother -in-aw for a property we co-own?

  When an adult who has dementia is no longer paying bills, it’s time to get some legal device in place so someone else can manage the finances.

• Question - Is it better to leave my property by will or living trust?

  First evaluate the property you own that may pass to others automatically at your death; then look at the pros and cons of wills and living trusts.

• Question - How can I get the addresses of the properties belonging to my parents after their passing?

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• Question - How do we get my father's house deeded to his three children?

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• Question - When property is held jointly and one party enters a nursing home, what is the financial responsibility of each party?

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