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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Utah on
Q: I was left some land in Garfield County Utah. I have been named Person Representative. What do I do next? I want to sell
Ryan L Jensen
Ryan L Jensen
answered on Sep 11, 2015

Is this question still relevant? If so, you will want to visit with a probate attorney to understand your rights and duties as personal representative. You may be able to do an informal probate of the Will and sale the land through a streamlined process. Best of luck!

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Georgia on
Q: Wife passed away, no will, couple of private accounts/IRA., couple of joint accounts and car. Probate lawyer required?
Ryan L Jensen
Ryan L Jensen
answered on Sep 11, 2015

Depending on whether there are named beneficiaries for the private accounts, the IRA and the "joint accounts", you will likely need a probate attorney to assist you. On the other hand, if all accounts have named beneficiaries and the department of motor vehicles in Georgia has a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Utah on
Q: If I live in Utah how can I get probate court case started in Washington State?

Do I need a lawyer for that?

Ryan L Jensen
Ryan L Jensen
answered on Sep 11, 2015

Your best bet is to contact a probate attorney in Washington. This website and others have directories that should assist. Is it possible to do without an attorney, yes, it is possible. However, there is also a good chance that you might make critical mistakes, as probate law is very complicated.... View More

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