Sorry for your losses.

If you grandmother did not have a Will and the property was subject to probate there are rules regarding inheritance. However, if the money was in an account with payable on death or a joint account, then the person on the account can choose whether or not to share... View More

Sorry for your loss.

I would start with the land records. If she had a trust it is likely that you can find the attorney information either from a deed or from an affidavit or memorandum filed in the county where she owned real estate.

To answer this question a copy of the deed needs to be reviewed. Vesting full title in the nephew might depend upon the form used.

If the final order distributed the property to you alone then you can sell it as your property. If the probate is not completed then you will need an order from the court. You should hire an attorney to assist you with this issue if it is more complicated that that.

This is more of a probate question.

It is likely that a probate is needed in order to get property into the names of the sisters' decedents. If the other couple were relatives, it is possible that the sisters' children may be entitled to that as well. You should visit with a... View More

First of all sorry for your loss.

The loaned money may be an asset of the estate. Much would depend upon various defenses the partner may have. You would file a probate action and sue as personal representative of the estate if the partner does not pay voluntarily.

Your question seems to ask whether the type of deed impacts the ability to reserve a mineral interest (not given to the grantee). The answer is no, any type of deed can reserve a mineral interest. Also there is no requirement that there be a current lease in order to reserve a mineral interest.... View More

Sorry for your loss.

An executor of a Will or PR of an estate has no duties with regard to transfer on death accounts. There are two large exceptions, first if the estate is subject to federal estate tax which is at about $5.5 million; and second if the beneficiary of the TOD account... View More

If your property is owned jointly the uncle has the right to partition. There are several strategies that you may want to use to either preserve the property or minimize your losses. You should visit with an attorney for suggestions.

First of all sorry for your loss. This sounds like a horrible situation.

You didn't mention but I assume that his children are adults. There is limited information that they could discover regarding assets such as real estate by searching property records. Google "Kellpro Land... View More

Generally, a quit claim deed once filed cannot be "taken back". However, if the person signing the deed (whether as an individual or a trustee) did not have title to the property, then the quit claim deed conveys nothing.

This should be reviewed by an attorney to advise you... View More

I will summarize your question as follows:

What rights does your new wife, have to your home after your death if it was paid for before the marriage?

The answer is a bit complex. The first question is how is the home currently titled. This can make a difference as to whether a... View More

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Your question is:

What are the personal representative or executor's fee in a probate?

In Oklahoma a personal representative's fee is determined by Title 58 Section 527. It states that the PR must be allowed " commissions upon the... View More

Sorry for your losses.

The first step is to figure our how the land was titled. In most counties deeds are available online either free or for a small fee.

In order to get the property in your name, an Oklahoma probate court must enter an order doing so. Unfortunately, this... View More

Probably, one would have to take a look at the provisions of the contract. If you do so, make sure that the owner grants you a quit claim deed or a release of the contract for deed lien. Otherwise, it may remain as a title issue for years to come.

She may be entitled to Workers Compensation and/or claims against the dogs' owners. She should seek out an attorney who handles comp & personal injury claims.

Technically no if it was inherited or property owned before the marriage. However, a title company or good attorney would want the spouse to join in the deed to remove any possibility of a homestead, joint industry, or other claim in the future.

Sorry for the loss of your parents.

I'll assume that the safe was not a bank vault (in which case there may be record of who had access).

Unfortunately, this will be a very difficult matter to prove. If a relative pilfered the safe they would not be likely to disclose it.... View More

I'm going to make this answer with the following assumptions:

1. You father signed a new Will or an amendment (codicil) thereto;

2. Your father was of sound mind when he did so; and

3. Your father has died.

If these are incorrect assumptions, it would be... View More

You have a two part question:

1. Unless you signed a note, you are not personally liable for the debt. Still the mortgage holder can foreclose on the property.

2. You are also not personally liable for the taxes. But if the taxes are not paid the property will be sold at a... View More