Q: Probate court
Upon probate court how do that process work?, only because that's what's going to happen without my mother having a will. What is all the information that I would have to gather?, could it be possible if during probate court that my mother kids doesn't receive anything and be homeless because the house is refianiace and there is still a mortgage that has a remaining balance. There wasn't a lot of paper left behind that exactly what she wanted to be done when/if she pass away
A: What happens to the house depends on what the deed to her house says. It might have to be handled by the probate court to distribute it to her spouse, children, and next of kin. Call the probate court in the county in which your mother lived to get started, but they cannot offer legal advice. You can file documents yourself, starting with a death certificate and names and addresses of her spouse, kids, and next of kin. You'll probably need to talk to an attorney there to file the forms. If the value of her estate is low, probate could be a simple process. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local probate attorney where your mother lived, and discuss fees the attorney would charge.
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