Birds Landing, CA Estate Planning Law Firms & Lawyers

Since there is no will, the land must pass through probate or (if the value is small enough) through a simpler court proceeding. An oral will or transfer of property is generally not enforceable. The property will pass by the rules of intestacy, which means that each child would receive equal shares but if your sister had children, then those children would receive the share that would have otherwise gone to your sister. I suggest you contact a probate attorney to help you with this process.

That seems peculiar. You should seek legal counsel and have then review the deed to determine if you effectively reserved that right. This information is only intended to give general information in response to an inquiry. It does not establish an attorney client relationship. This response is only based upon the limited facts presented and is merely intended to assist you in determining if you should contact an attorney to provide you with legal advice.

The free advice you are seeking here will be of no value. As you indicate, you have the document that you apparently want someone to review and give you advice for free. If you are merging businesses you need a tax attorney or a very good CPA plus an attorney. To do things correctly will require you to spend some money.