Q: My mother passed 6-30-15,she a burial policy that list her estate as the beneficiary. How can I get funeral paid?
Mom only had a living will at hospital that had me,2 sisters & nephew listed to do with her estate as they see fit, it was notarized
A:
If the estate was a beneficiary it may be necessary to open a probate. You may be able to use the procedure for small probates. It sounds like your mother attempted to create a will, often such attempts are ineffective. Any attorney reviewing the documents would expect to be paid. However, many may be willing to visit with you over the telephone for no charge.
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