Life Estate

[lindas4]

What is the name of your state? Califonia

My mother left her house to me and my three siblings, with a life estate for my youngest brother. I was named executor of the will. What will I need to do, in handling the transaction to transfer the ownership of the property, to properly set up that life estate? Must I use a lawyer, or is this something that can be easily done without one?

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state? Califonia

My mother left her house to me and my three siblings, with a life estate for my youngest brother.

**A: is your mother still alive?
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I was named executor of the will. What will I need to do, in handling the transaction to transfer the ownership of the property, to properly set up that life estate? Must I use a lawyer, or is this something that can be easily done without one?

**A: hire an estate or probate attorney.