Q: My mother had no will, does that make my deceased father's will go into effect he died in 2011 she died in 2016
I also have personal belongings, items that my father left me in a gift section in his will, as well as business items to run my business which have been locked up in the house since February. My business and my drivers license are registered at the residence. How can I get these items as my older brother is trying to make it part of the estate and items to be sold as he is executor. I do not have the money for a retainer for an attorney as my business is about out of business due to this.
A:
Your father's estate is separate issue.
Probably there was no probate because it was all in joint tenancy and went to widow.
Question now is on mother's estate.
If she owned property then her estate may need to be probated.
Kenneth V Zichi agrees with this answer
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