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answered on Jun 8, 2020
An attorney would need to look at the deed to see how it was worded before that question can be answered. I would recommend contacting a probate attorney to discuss this further.
A widowed woman dies. She has written a will but the will was never notarized. Only relative alive is deceased sister husband. Can he collect the money
answered on Feb 22, 2019
You will need to consult with a probate attorney as a small probate will need to be done.
Titled in my name. I have been paying the mortgage for a few years now.
answered on Jul 18, 2017
It all depends on which probates have and have not been completed. When your uncle passed away, if the home was just in his name then his estate will need to be probated to pass the home to your mother, assuming there is a valid Will or that it would pass to your uncle under the intestate statute... View More 
Can my son deal with paying current costs, like for the funeral, right now - he lives in state - even though the will hasn't been filed yet?
answered on Nov 10, 2016
It depends on how your dad's accounts were titled. If they were joint accounts with your son then yes he can. I would suggest talking to a probate lawyers to determine how to pay expenses.
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