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answered on Jun 10, 2019
Yes. You get two years from the date of the original probate hearing to contest the will. It's important to file your contest ASAP, because a lot of the property may get transferred to the beneficiaries named in the "will." So, you want to try and contest the will quickly so you... View More 
My step brother is named executor and he had misappropriated some of the assets of before death ( with a POA) I was going to go to court file to have him removed from executor but am concerned about the no contest clause
answered on May 22, 2019
Meet with a probate lawyer ASAP. Many probate lawyers offer a free (or inexpensive) consultation meeting. The wording of the no-contest clause is important. However, and this is probably even more important, the no-contest clause cannot be used as a shield for the executor's wrongdoing.... View More
My dad passed away today. He has had a live in girlfriend for 9 years. They have separate accounts and not common law. She does help pay for some bills once in a while. How do his kids evict her since the home is 100% in his name.
answered on May 20, 2019
You will need to probate his will first, if he has a will. If he has no will, then you'll need to do a "determination of heirship." Either way, you'll either want or need a probate attorney to assist you.
After the above is completed, you can file for eviction.
House was in parent’s name only. I was told by atty that offspring heirs get the house after stepparent dies or decides to move out. I looked on property records online & after my parent died, “estate of (parent’s name)” was listed as sole owner, now 2 years later after probate has been... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2019
If you're looking the the tax rolls (the CAD record), then that may be your problem. The tax rolls often merely show who gets the tax bill, not necessarily the true owner. You would need to look at the actual deed record to see if someone filed a deed or something that purportedly changed... View More
Filed a first and second codicil. Dofferent language and contradicts his Will.
answered on Apr 29, 2019
You definitely need to talk with a probate lawyer to give some more details. It sounds like you may have a good case for a "will contest." With that type of case, many attorneys describe a "race to the courthouse," which means you have a better case if you act quickly. This... View More
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