My attorney says it's a conflict and cannot represent the professional guarantor because shes my atty. So how do I get this started? Sibling rivalry so I cannot be the rep. As it would create a family war.
You can still act as Petitioner and your attorney can create and file the Probate Petition to begin the probate. Your Petition would request appointment of the professional fiduciary and include a Consent signed by they professional. The professional fiduciary will hire his/her own attorney.
Yes, you can still file an Affidavit of Claiming Successor (small estate) in Multnomah County. Unfortunately, the Court is not currently issuing certified copies. I recommend you have a probate attorney assist you and he/she will be able to print off the Affidavit from OCJIN once it is filed so... Read more »
I dont want to be the executor but want to start probate. My brother is living in my dads house making morgage payments. There is no will
Since there is no Will your siblings will have an opportunity to object to the appointment of a professional as Personal Representative. However, sometimes this is the best solution to a challenging family dynamic. I recommend you go to the website for the Guardian/ Conservator Association of... Read more »
We owned the house outright, but he took out a 30 yr mortgage in his name. I am paying that monthly , but it is a debt. If I had to claim the house, it may come in at over $200,000 limit..
If you are on the Deed to the house then you likely do not need a probate or small estate affidavit. You can just keep paying the mortgage or refinance it into your name.
If it is only your husband's name on the Deed then you will need a full probate if the fair market value as of his... Read more »
I filled them out 5 weeks ago and sent them to the court to be signed. They are requesting phone records, text messages, Documents for a will contest. The judge is holding them and when I check it is something different. Today I was told the Judge is researching to see if he can even sign them? If... Read more »
I recommend you hire an attorney to assist you with this case. I'm not entirely sure what "Subpoenas for information" refers to. If you are trying to pursue a Will contest there are important time limits in place so it's essential that you hire an experienced probate litigator as soon as possible
I have been told my brother is the only heir, out of five sibblings. I, want to see the will am I entitled to see my father's will?
Please accept my condolences on your loss. Sometimes even small estates must be filed with the Court. If the case is filed with the probate Court then you will receive a copy of the pleadings along with your father's Will. Be sure that whomever is in charge according to the Will has your... Read more »
You will use a Pourover Will when someone who signed a Trust dies leaving an asset in their name alone. You'll need to start a probate with the Court and file the Pourover Will. As part of the probate you will file an Inventory that lists only the assets that are not titled in the Trust, not... Read more »
His mind was affected after 40 years of abusing alcohol. My step brother inherited everything, when his mother died of cancer years ago I promised her that I would split everything with her son “my step brother,” who btw had a very off and on relationship with my dad. I believe my step... Read more »
The ability to successfully contest a Will requires specific facts. I recommend you contact a probate litigator to review your father's specific situation and advise you. Be sure to do so quickly after his death because important time limits apply to this type of litigation.
Mom only has a Morgan Stanley mutual finds acct. Will I owe taxes on my 1/2? How will sister in Canada be affected?
You should contact a CPA with your tax question. Your sister should speak to a CPA in Canada.
You both may also need a CPA or probate attorney in CA to help you determine whether or not your mother has a taxable estate.
If you are named by your mother as beneficiaries then no... Read more »
a fiduciary that has been biased towards on beneficiary and assets are missing, he let one property go to foreclosure, hasn't submitted any detailed information to the beneficiaries or courts just a few major items and a lot of miscellaneous. Bank accounts ar missing and money is missing as... Read more »
I'm sorry for your loss. I recommend you hire an experienced probate attorney to assist you. You have rights as an heir of this estate. I wish you the best.
Mother durning the week. His son is now telling his mother and us that he wants to live with us. His dad will ask his ex that they need to change the plan with the court so that he dosent get in trouble but she refusses to Chang it. How do we go about it. Seeing him upset and disappointed because... Read more »
Unfortunately, this question is in the Estate Planning category. If you choose Family Law you will receive more helpful answers. Good luck!
My father passed away from asbestosis he had a will and they will not give me info on estate. My brother and step mom. We also had a wrongful death suit which they tried to keep me out of also but were told they could not to move forward . My father passed in 2007 I just recently received a very... Read more »
Unfortunately, no attorney will be able to answer your specific questions online. You should locate an experienced probate attorney in the jurisdiction where your father's estate was probated. The law firm you reference are in California so that may be where you need to hire an attorney.... Read more »
We have been here over a year and there has never been a problem. Originally we were to share the kitchen and living room. It is difficult to share the living room because of it's size. We came home today and found she had placed a lock on the kitchen door. We also have our own personal... Read more »
Your question is currently categorized under Elder Law in Oregon. Do you live in Auburn, WA? I think you will get better answers if you choose Landlord - Tenant as your category. Be sure to also choose the correct state since laws vary from state to state.
Good luck to you!
I hired a attorney to protect my mothers assets, as probate was open I came back to him and told him all of my mothers non probated assets where GONE, He then acted as if he was very angry and told me he wasnt going to now take that on also,,TOLD ME NOT TO MENTION THIS TO THE JUDGE=, THAT ALL OF... Read more »
Life insurance and retirement accounts should be distributed to the beneficiary named with each of those companies. If you have proof in writing that you were named as the beneficiary on your mother's life insurance and/or her IRA then you need to contact each of those companies and make a... Read more »
He had no estate and I am his only survivor and beneficiary.
I am sorry for your loss. If you have been unable to negotiate the check and it is under $75,000 you may need a small estate affidavit. You can locate forms online that will work for Oregon but it's often best to hire a probate attorney to assist you to make sure you do it correctly.
We could qualify for Medicaid if we claimed the property taxes that we pay, to be rent to our children. But since this is a REVOKABLE trust, can we do that legally?
You’ll need to provide more information. Property taxes and rent are two different things. I recommend you schedule an appointment with an experienced Medicaid attorney.
I live in Eugene, OR. My father is in Yucca Valley, CA in memory care facility since 1/2019. His wife had control of his advance directive and finances. After urging for months she put me on the HIPA and efforts were being made by social worker to get me added to the advance directive. However, she... Read more »
Since your father is in California you will need to hire an attorney who is licensed to practice in that state. I recommend you post your question under California instead of Oregon.
Supplemental Needs Trusts (also called Special Needs Trusts) are a very specialized area of law. I strongly recommend that you meet with an experienced planning attorney to assist you. It is impossible to answer your question without a lot more information.
I strongly recommend you schedule an office or phone appointment with an experienced probate attorney. You will save yourself a lot of frustration by making sure you handle the estate accurately from the beginning. Also, attorney fees are almost always paid out of the estate assets.
I'm afraid you have not asked a question. However, if an Oregon resident dies without a Will or Trust then Oregon's intestate laws control the distribution of his estate. When a decedent has no spouse, children or surviving parents the estate assets (after payment of all outstanding... Read more »
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