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I am the only living blood relative and I signed her death certificate. How do I challenge the probate or find information about another will.
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answered on May 22, 2024
Has any will been filed for Probate? If not you can petition the Court to Probate her Estate as Administratrix. Then if any Will comes up, at least you will be ready to contest it if grounds can be proven. If a Will has been filed, then either contest it or give up. Hire a TN... View More 
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answered on May 22, 2024
Assuming the Title Insurance actually paid off the correct lienor, it should be released of record by now. Call the Judge of Probate and ask. But you probably need to search the title as there may be other problems. You can call the lienor and complain also.
there notirized by personal friend county clerk, tn. however no witness signatures. signed 2018 do i have legal will?
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answered on May 22, 2024
The possibility of Holographic Wills might be present if handwritten. But two Wills identical implies a contract to make both Wills. Unless there are serious reasons to file Probate, Intestate Succession is probably what should happen here. Consult with a good lawyer.
No police report filed. No damage to my car. Gentleman claims I injured him by striking his door and it hitting his back. Now he has pain and suffering and lost wages.
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answered on May 17, 2024
If you have insurance, notify them today of the wreck and claim. If no insurance, expect to lose your TNDL, and hire an attorney to represent you. When served, you might also file a Notice of Exempt Property if you are not rich, which should curtail the plaintiff's enthusiasm. An Answer... View More
Someone drove their car into our building and it took out our HVAC unit/ductwork and damaged the metal building wall through to the inside. The insurance company refuses to pay the full amount - they approved the estimate we sent but insist on depreciating the value of the 5 year old unit which... View More
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answered on May 17, 2024
Hire an attorney file suit against all liable parties, such as driver, car owner, lessor, etc. If under $ 25K in damages, I would sue in Sessions to get to Court faster and cheaper. But you will probably have to try it twice that way. Owner may be judgment proof, so expect to recover from... View More
We have a family home that has yrs of back taxes due before it gets auctioned off. I’m interested in paying the back taxes as long as I can get the house in my name. Only issue is the owner is my great grandmother who passed away over a decade ago and had no will. So I’m guessing her 8... View More
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answered on May 16, 2024
You have a serious title problem. Hire a competent KY attorney to determine heirship, draft an Affidavit of Heirship, and then draft a Deed from all the other heirs over to you. Many heirs will want to be paid for their interests. Do not pay taxes unless you own it. Otherwise prepare to bid... View More
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answered on May 16, 2024
I am not familiar with a similar appellate opinion. However admitting that illegal drugs are present is certainly reasonable suspicion and probable cause that drugs are in the vehicle and a warrantless search can be executed. I doubt that a Motion To Suppress Evidence would be successful, but... View More
My boyfriend's father passed in November. Father left his girlfriend the home/estate and their own personal things accumulated together therein. Everything else personal to the father himself goes to his 2 sons. All that is fine and well, a very grand gesture by him to secure her and her... View More
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answered on May 15, 2024
A Beneficiary should have moved to remove the executrix earlier for cause. You may be able to open the Estate up again, but it will be difficult and expensive. Conversion actions in General Sessions are possible by will beneficiaries, but proof of theft will be required. A civil suit for... View More
Can my husband have me arrested or even trespassed from the house and property that I own SOLELY and have owned since before the marriage? I would assume I can come and go as I please to my OWN house and property?… he just keeps threatening to have me arrested if I step foot on MY property? Is... View More
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answered on May 14, 2024
Is there an order from a Court preventing you from going there? If so then husband can have you held in contempt. If no, then he plans on setting you up for an arrest which gives him leverage. You may wish to sell the home, or file an action for possession against him. You must hire a NC... View More
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answered on May 13, 2024
Not without your permanent agreement. But he can try to terminate the easement or file a declaratory judgment action on it. Having an easement in your chain of title is worthless as it must be in the servient estate's title.
He is refusing to give me the will or information.
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answered on May 10, 2024
Usually an IRA has a designation of beneficiary. Rarely does it go through an Estate. If you know that the IRA is yours, hopefully with the designation clause, then contact the IRA Administrator and make a claim. Otherwise you must sue the Administrator for breach of contract, conversion, etc.
The property sold for 230k I owed less than 100k . This all happened July-Aug of 2023
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answered on May 9, 2024
Hire an attorney to sue the Trustee for the money. The surplus will not be as large as you think as the noteholder has all the discretion in adding up the total debt. You must sue fast, and collection of the judgment can be difficult.
Need free legal advice on what to do to do, Completed all legal steps. Its been 8 years and no lawyer can provide information on how I can what my deceased father left me. I need to move forward with this. I look forward to a response for advice and or answers on my next steps to take in this... View More
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answered on May 9, 2024
Annuities are notorious for not paying out to designated beneficiaries. You might be able to sue the Annuity/Insurance company, but what court has jurisdiction will be a problem. SOL may have run, AZ law may not apply. Hire an attorney to sue in a local AZ Court or in Federal Court.... View More
The taxes showed as exempt and found out that the deceased sister of the individual about the house. From had it put in her name and now her daughters are trying to make me pay $500 for lot rent. Can you help me?
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answered on May 9, 2024
Apparently you never got a deed, so the property is not yours as you only had a lease with option to purchase. You might have a claim for breach of contract if you paid in full the contract. If not, then you might sue the heirs to complete the contract. But it is doubtful. Hire a SC... View More
I have 2nd floor condo with a porch, I’m recently working with a contractor to remodel my bathroom with the HOAs knowledge. The work started on Saturday and the contractor left trash bags on my porch, they don’t work Sunday so they remove it Monday morning. I got an email from my HOA Monday... View More
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answered on May 8, 2024
If you bought a condominium then your ownership is subject to all kinds of rules. You should have at least read them before purchase. HOA issue fines and liens all the time, and rarely do you have an opportunity for a hearing. Nonpayment will result in foreclosure. You can hire a lawyer and... View More
I requested the dismissal of council in writing to the judge I gave legitimate reasons why I wanted the dismissal I also asked for a continuance and a different council judge granted dismissal,and continuance but refused new council and I had to represent myself at a prelim also I told him... View More
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answered on May 8, 2024
Apparently your case was bound over. When you get indicted by the Grand Jury, Court may arrest you or might allow you to show up at the Arraignment still on Bond. You might ask for a court appointed lawyer then. But that would be a mistake, so hire a real attorney now awaiting Indictment.
We have owned the home for four years and just recently found out our well is shared and about 120' off our property. Do we have any legal recourse against the seller?
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answered on May 7, 2024
More than likely there was a Residential Disclosure Statement made by the grantors. Did you read it? Even if it lied about the waster supply, the 1 year SOL has passed. You need to search your title and the title where the well is situated. There may be a breach of covenant there, but it is... View More
I know someone that was pulled over 3 days after I was and they received something in the mail about their court date about a week ago but I haven’t. Do I need to show? What happens if I don’t show?
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answered on May 7, 2024
Call the County Court where you were stopped and see if there is a charge against you. If near a City then also call that City Court. Your Citation should tell you what Court your are charged in and what the Docket # is. If you miss Court then your license will be suspended or you will be... View More
Car was repossessed after defaulting on title loan after missing two payments. Repossession agent called my mother after 9pm at night and told her if I didn't meet him by midnight that night to sign a "payment plan" for missed payments then I would have a felony warrant for my arrest... View More
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answered on May 6, 2024
Ask again to get your property. Otherwise you will have to file suit for an Action to Recover Property and/or Conversion in General Sessions Court. Be certain who it is that has your property, as you may have to sue two defendants. Loan co. will have an agent for service of process.
My father willed the family home to me leaving my mother lifetime residency. He was the sole owner of the property. My mother's lawyer had her sign a Lifetime Estate deed for herself, but she wasn't willed the property. Everything I've read states there is a difference between... View More
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answered on May 3, 2024
Hire a TN attorney to search the title first. Unless the Will is Probated it means nothing. More than likely you are an heir. Dad's surviving spouse would be an heir also. If Mother was not a spouse, then she has no interest at all. You may need to file an Ejectment Action.
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