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It was held information from me about my Dad's passing. And I've been going through a lot of stress lately and haven't been able to deal with it and I have TBI so it's hard to deal with anyway. What can I do about this I don't have the money for a lawyer who do I contact... View More 
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
If you were not informed of your father's passing, you might still be entitled to a portion of his estate or benefits, especially as an only child. Your first step should be to obtain a copy of the death certificate and any will or estate documents. Contact the probate court in the area where... View More
He suffered a couple strokes a few months prior and found at that time that he had terminal lung cancer. After his strokes he kept saying things like he was now 20 volt like a battery over and over and didn’t know who his children were. The day before he changed his will he sat quietly eating a... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2023
Is the Will filed for Probate? If not, then it means nothing, and the Decedent's heirs and next of kin take his assets. If the new Will is filed, start putting together witnesses to his incompetency, especially MDs. Then hire a attorney to contest the Will. But be advised a surviving... View More
My daughter hasn't filled out for probate yet and she is trying to kick me out or make me pay rent. Does she have the right to.do that?
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answered on Jul 6, 2021
If the Will has not been filed for Probate, then it has no effect. The real property will be owned by the Mother's Heirs At Law as Tenants In Common. At this juncture, it appears you have lawful possession as one of the owners.
My grandpa is 88 suffering of alztimers ive had no help from any family what rights do I have when he dies concerning his house can I pay off the morguage and stay here if my family wants to kick me out
answered on Jun 17, 2017
If your grandparents had validly executed (while they were still mentally competent) wills, their estate passes by the terms of the wills. If not, by the intestacy statutes. I don't believe there is anything that would compensate you for taking care of them.
I have opened an ancillary probate in Alaska and am wondering what documents need to be filed and when. I have already filed my certified copy of Letters Testimentary from Idaho, the death certificate, and my Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative Statement as well as the fees necesssry. The... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2017
In general you would have to lodge the order you want the judge to sign, as well as the letters of ancillary administration. In some places there is a court official appointed as probate administrator; you might want to call that person's office for clarification as to what else might be needed.
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answered on Feb 8, 2017
A power of attorney generally ends upon the death of the person who executed it. The will does not come into effect until after the person's death, so in the simplest sense, the power of attorney cannot override the will. However, many things can be done through a power of attorney during... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2017
This is actually more of a real estate question. If the kids inherit your companion's 50%, then they would have total ownership of the house. Unless you have a lease, I don't know what right you would have to stay in the house against the owner's wishes. A real estate lawyer... View More
Can they through me out and take the house. I 'd like to stay in the house. Thanks
answered on Feb 24, 2017
You have apparently asked another related question. The other one has already been answered; I will answer this one.
If you inherit by will a half interest in the house, you will own the house in common with the children. For them to throw you out they would have to sue you to... View More
also i have my piano based on the previous divorce papers that belongs to me
answered on Sep 16, 2016
If I understand the question, your ex-husband has died, and you are asking whether you have the right to inherit any portion of his estate. No, assuming that the divorce was effective before he died, and that he did not provide for you in a will, you have no inheritance rights at all. You would,... View More
if i have paperwork
answered on Aug 27, 2016
It is doubtful. If the proceeds of the policy escheated to the Territory of Alaska some 90 years ago, the statute of limitations on claiming the funds has probably long-since passed.
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