Q: grandpa passed in 2003 but his real property was not settled. gramdma just passed what do i need to know and do
grandma has a will
grandpa had 6 kids 4 alive at death and the other 2 has passed on
the real estate is paid for
A:
Sorry, but you haven't provided enough information to give any kind of answer. Is there a will for either grandparent? How many and who are the heirs/nest of kin? What real estate did they own- is it paid for? insured? occupied by family/tenants? This is probably more than can be answered in this question-answer format.
I strongly suggest you consult an experienced probate lawyer immediately, many offer a free initial consult and you can shop around- talk to more than one.
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A: At the very least you will need a title search. Also the full names of each son/daughter must be determined, with the full names of any issue (kids) determined if that son/daughter has died. An Affidavit of Heirship should probably be recorded. Probate of one or both Estates may or may not be needed. I assume that they owned the property as Tenants By The Entirety, but this must be determined and placed of notice in the recorded Affidavit. Hopefully when the Heirs-At-Law are determined, then they can agree about who should own the property outright, or agree to sell it, without a Chancery Partition action. Remember the taxes are always due, and there may be liens that you do not know about at this time.
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