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Was denied jury trial was denied to confront my accusers
answered on Dec 6, 2018
You should retain a Kansas attorney.
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answered on Dec 6, 2018
Estate planning attorney does more than just help you get assets to family members. That is a secondary concern. My first thoughts are how to protect you will you are still alive. If you don't have proper Powers of Attorney & Advanced Healthcare Directives in place, your family may face... View More 
answered on Dec 5, 2018
You should visit with a Florida attorney can advise you on how to appropriately amend your trust. This shouldn’t cost too much
answered on Dec 5, 2018
Maybe. You should visit with a N.C. Attorney. You might be able to save the value.
Who is the executor of the will? The will is in my sister's hands but she won't open it. Or says she cannot. How do we find out who the executor is? Her name is on the checking account and she is being very sneaky holding back on information.
answered on Dec 5, 2018
Read the Will. I don’t practice in your state. But states allow an interested person to file a probate and require the production of the will.
See an attorney in your state.
answered on Dec 4, 2018
Don't just get an attorney, get a probate attorney. It is a complicated process there are about 1100 probate statutes. In addition, an attorney should understand title issues. But people do manage to get through probate without an attorney. Here is a sample of the statutes:
2017... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2018
Sorry for your issues.
Unless you are deemed incompetent they probably cannot force you. You may want to explore other options including home health, Oklahoma ADvantage program (assistance provided at state cost to you), assisted living etc.
You should consult your physician for... View More
Will a deed from me convey clear title?
answered on Nov 29, 2018
Sorry for your loss.
Yes. You are now the sole owner. However, it is important for you to complete and file an affidavit of surviving joint tenant with a certified copy of your husband's death certificate. It is a one page form and requires specific information about the original... View More
also dead. My siblings and I want to sell mineral rights, but there are individuals who may or may not have a claim (out of wedlock birth). Do these individuals have a legal claim...must they take DNA test? What type attorney do we need to consult on these issues?
answered on Nov 27, 2018
This is a fact relevant issue. Current Oklahoma law states: Section 215 - Inheritance by and from Illegitimate Child
For inheritance purposes, a child born out of wedlock stands in the same relation to his mother and her kindred, and she and her kindred to the child, as if that child had... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2018
I don't see how unless the will was written at time that the person was of unsound mind.
... and qualify for Medicaid?
answered on Nov 19, 2018
Sorry for your issues.
There are many things that can be done to protect the assets. With good planning a couple can preserve most of their assets.
She is bedridden from a stroke living in an Alabama nursing home, and trying to get qualified for Medicaid. We can not pull up the deeds to two properties that he owned with my mothers name on them. She has kept the taxes up on one property that she was living in, but not sure about the other one.... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2018
Sorry for your issues.
Unless your mother holds title to the property she cannot sell them. It sounds as though a probate would be needed. Depending upon the situation, your mother be required to share the inheritance with the husband's children (if not alive their descendants).... View More
that we need a petition for probate yet everything says we don't need to use petition for probate if the estate is less than $20,000 which it is -- what do I need to file
answered on Nov 12, 2018
A small estate affidavit is usually used to claim property held by a bank or financial institution. If your case involves real estate you might need a probate.
Grandmother died in Oklahoma in 1980, had a will. All known assets were held in "joint tenancy" with her surviving daughter. In 2014, unknown minerals in OK were found. Oil company remitted force-pooled bonus consideration to OK. OK demands a probated will for an estate of virtually $0.... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2018
If funds are with the unclaimed property division & the total value is under $10k you may be able to use their affidavit process. But keep in mind that once production begins there oil company will probably make probate a title requirement before they release royalty payments.
I have looked on my states public court records and no will has been filed . Does this mean he didnt have one and Im entitled to half his estate ?
answered on Nov 7, 2018
Sorry for your loss.
It is impossible to say whether or not he had a will based solely upon an absence of a probate. It sounds as though your father was single at the time of his death. You should have an attorney review the land records to determine what interest he had therein. It... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2018
There are many. Primarily if there is property that cannot be transferred without an order of the court. There are times, however, when probate might not be needed. Visit with an attorney about your situation.
answered on Oct 26, 2018
You should visit an attorney in your area to determine if the lien is filed with the recorder of deeds and that it is still valid. You may need to foreclose or file a claim in the probate case if one is filed.
Do we still have to file probate?
answered on Oct 25, 2018
This may depend on how his property is titled. If he had a home in his own name then probate will be necessary in order to transfer title. You should visit with a probate attorney. This may be eligible for a summary probate procedure.
He apparently is a neighbors dog, some man came and asked for him back the first time he was at our house and I suggested a vet appointment and a good bath...a week later (today) the dog is back and in same condition ..can I keep him?
answered on Oct 19, 2018
An animal is considered property of it's owner. Therefore, unfortunately, it cannot choose it's owner. Sadly the answer is no unless the dog is given to you by the owner.
If an Irrevocable Trust is sued, is it the responsibility of the trustees, or the beneficiaries, or both, to take actions to respond to the lawsuit? The beneficiaries were not sued individually, only the trust. As a beneficiary, what do I need to do? This is for a case in the State of Colorado.
answered on Oct 19, 2018
It should be the responsibilities of the Trustee, however as a beneficiary you are interested in the outcome. You should consult an Colorado attorney and monitor the developments.
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