Father in law did not have a will. He always told everyone what he wanted to leave to his biological kids. Widow now says he never said those things. She is refusing to give anything to anyone. Can his kids fight for what their dad always promised them? Widow is now giving those items to her... View More 
answered on Jul 30, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss.
You will have to hire an attorney to represent your interests. You have rights, but they may only be enforceable by court order.
My mother did not transfer deed before she passed I am currently living in house it is going to be separate probate is my brother entitled to half
answered on Jul 28, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am not certain I understand your question. I am not certain if the property is currently in your mother's name, or in the name of someone else.
Can you explain the situation to me of how this house is titled today? Then I may be able to answer... View More
There is a reverse mortgage and credit debts, as well as this year's property tax, probably totalling a little over $300,000. This area is being re-developed- a teardown was bought across the street and the new build sold for 1,150,000. Our lot is about 1/4 acre, to be sold as is. How do I... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss.
I believe an informal probate is fine, as long as you retain an attorney in your area to help you. The other attorney is correct, insofar as many informal probates are rejected, because loved ones try to start this process themselves.
You need a... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2020
I would also recommend that you make an objective, rather than emotional decision here.
Probate, like divorce, raises many emotions which can change your decisions. I recommend that you consult with another attorney, before your decision is final. I also want to add that when you hire a... View More
Mom left no payable life insurance and hardly any $ in her checking account.
I am last surviving child and I paid for cremation services but can't afford to pay off her debt or save the house which is financed to the max, there is no equity in the home.
The car might bring... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss.
In Arizona, when and estate is small, that means has personal property of $75,000 or less, you can use a small estate affidavit to obtain assets. Most banks have this type of affidavit. The sale of the car can also be done with the affidavit. I don't... View More
Son is in grandfather will , wife wants to use fathers will , its in gtandfathers name still , who gets it ?
answered on Jun 29, 2020
I am sorry for your loss. However before I can answer your question I need the following information:
1. When did your grandfather pass? Did he have a Will? Was the Will ever sent to probate, or was a probate opened without a will ?
2. When did your father pass? Did he have a... View More
The deed is a joint tenancy with rights of survivorship. His ex wife never had her name removed from deed. So would the house automatically still go to her?
answered on Jun 26, 2020
I certainly agree with Attorney Westby. However I also recommend that you contact your father's divorce attorney to get a copy of the Decree of Dissolution. That is the best way to know, if the ex-wife's rights were terminated pursuant to the Decree. Then work with the divorce attorney... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2020
Thank you for your question. The answers depend upon where you live. You need to contact the city or municipality to answer whether or not a permit is required. However you also need to think about taxes on the money that you earn. I recommend you speak with the city or municipality regarding... View More
He has an old trailer I need to sell or give away.
answered on Jun 25, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss.
Motor vehicles has a small estate affidavit process which will probably work for you. There is a maximum value of $75,000 to use the Affidavit. However, as a result of COVID 19, MVD is not open. There are many independent vehicle title companies throughout... View More
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