Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina
Sign what?
Recently my paternal Grandfather passed away, last night I received a phone call from his daughter. She said that my Grandmother was mailing me papers that she would like me to sign. She said that it was so my Grandmother wouldn't have to pay taxes on her house, being that my Father had already passed away and anything that would have went to him would in turn go to me because I am his child. I don't really understand any of this. What kind of papers would she be wanting me to sign and why would I have to sign anything to keep her from having to pay taxes? This sounds really fishy to me.
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Sign what?
It would be fruitless to try and give you useful advise without knowing what the papers are. When you recived them, go see a Probate attorney and get some advise.
Re: Sign what?
This situation sounds like your grandfather died without a will. Statutory/intestate distribution gives real property to the surviving wife and the children. You need to take the papers went to you to an attorney for evaluation. Do not sign anything without advice.
Re: Sign what?
This situation sounds like your grandfather died without a will. Statutory/intestate distribution gives real property to the surviving wife and the children. You need to take the papers sent to you to an attorney for evaluation. Do not sign anything without advice.
Re: Sign what?
Yeah, it sounds fishy to my, too. You didn't state the state of residence of your grandfather. Be sure to consult with an atty. familiar with that states's laws.
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