and a nortization fee equaling to a totall of 130k. Im more curious to make sure its not a scam. The inheritance money wise is over 7 million and 65 acres of land.
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
GF needs to hire an AZ attorney to check out the Probate Action. Then he needs to look into the distribution itself. Notary fees do not justify $130K ever. However it sounds like there are other fees involved, not just for a notary. Also the Deed will need to be drafted correctly to convey... View More 
Current standing trustee hired an attorney to transfer their rights to a new trustee due to being voted for removal by the beneficiaries. Due to the current trustee not defending the removal, do I or the trust still have to pay the attorney fees?
I have been going through a probate case as an heir against my 2 sisters one of which was appointed personal representative. It has been going on for over 2 years fron the beginning i have filed requests with the court for her removal, for the court's review of administration, all were... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
I am not an Arizona attorney. But yes, I would file a motion to reconsider with the trial court.
Executor an estate attorney dragging feet. Money from home sell has been in bank many months. Attorney already had heirs sign acct doc for amount to be received from home sale. What about interest?
Unnecessary dragged out probate since 2020. Closing accounting docs from exec estate attorney stipulated that upon signing by heir agreed exec would not be sued. Attor said as soon as all signed docs in exec will give him checks to be picked up at his office. Has been 2 weeks. Now attorney not... View More
My sister forged our dads name on a quitclaim deed, I had filed a complaint on the notary which originally resulted in her favor but this week I got a letter from the secretary of the state saying they found multiple things she did wrong with the investigation and the fact that they don't... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2024
You need a real estate litigation attorney to file a lawsuit against your sister to have the deed declared void due to forgery. Do not delay. But in the meantime, if you get a whiff of the house going under contract then contact the escrow company and pointedly inform them that there is reason to... View More
My dad died and left his house to my brother. My brother sold the house and didnt give me the money he promised. Am i entitled to percentage of the sale?
answered on Mar 5, 2024
I am sorry that you lost your father. I am also sorry that your brother did not keep his promise to you. However, if your father gave his house solely to your brother outright and free of any trust as your brother’s inheritance, then you are not entitled to any proceeds of the sale when your... View More
Tenant lived in his fifth wheel but on my land Tucson, AZ. His son was here in Nov just after his dad passed, not heard from him since. At that time no will was presented. Can I put a lien on 5th wheel? There is a title on fifth wheel but I do not know whose name it is under. Father and son had no... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
As the landlord, you have certain legal rights in this situation, but it's important to proceed carefully and in accordance with Arizona law. Here are some steps you can consider:
1. Attempt to contact the son: Make reasonable efforts to reach out to the son and inform him of the... View More
I am a single child of a single father, so as I understand, everything will be inherited by me through Arizona state intestate law, but as an executor, I want to make sure I am doing everything right-- and avoiding costly and time consuming processes that aren't necessary. My father has a... View More
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
Consult with an AZ attorney about whether to file probate or not.
I listed the wrong year, but the correct VIN number on the form for a car. The RMV in Arizona will not accept the form because I listed the wrong year. It should be 2013 Honda Civic, I listed it as 2014.
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
To correct an error on a Voluntary Administration Statement in Arizona, particularly one involving a vehicle's year of manufacture, you'll need to file an amended statement with the correct information.
Start by contacting the probate court where you filed the original Voluntary... View More
the trustee of my brothers trust submitted a will supposedly written by my brother that named him as the trustee and stated that my brother wanted to leave half of everything to his church and the other half to the people closest and most helpful to him in the time leading up to his death. These... View More
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answered on Oct 31, 2023
Hire an AZ attorney to sue trustee for breach of fiduciary duty, conversion and an accounting. Time is critical as SOLs may already be busted.
My wife is one of four sisters on a family trust. We bought property from her parents through the trust. We paid on it for 5years. I started college in 2008. Her parents had us over for dinner and told us they didn't want us to make anymore payments while I was in college. Then 3years later... View More
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answered on Oct 11, 2023
Partition Sale is probably the only remedy here. Asking for contribution will most likely be denied.
We were married in secret in Mexico because his family has always been abusive. As far as they knew we were living together and engaged happily. We both made our wills after some difficult times we had with our health and his will is signed by myself and my mom and witnesses. My husband struggled... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2023
I'm sorry for your loss and all that you're going through with your spouse's mother.
You filed this under Family Law (which is divorce and child custody), Civil Litigation (lawsuits), and Wrongful Death (when you sue someone for killing a family member). What you need to do... View More
Everything was left to me. Do I still need to go through probate?
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answered on Jul 26, 2023
Most likely yes. Probate IS the process by which wills are administered.
How can I obtain legal rights to stay in my home for 6 mos
answered on Jul 5, 2023
I am sorry for your loss. To fully answer your question, an attorney would need some more information like: (1) How was the home titled at your partner's death? (2) Did your partner have a valid estate plan (Will, Trust, etc.) that includes this home and, if so, does that plan spell out any... View More
answered on May 6, 2023
There is not enough information in your questions to provide a full answer. It may depend upon the amount of the check and the possible beneficiaries. If the amount of the check is below the amount required for filing probate in Arizona you may be able to contact the issuer and have them re-issue... View More
Father passed in 2014. Mother passed in 2022.
answered on Apr 6, 2023
Assuming AZ house was owned JTWROS between parents, then when dad passed in 2014, the house effectively belonged solely to mother (even though nothing was recorded to reflect that). Then in 2022, the house became part of mother's probate estate. The Will giving the life estate probably governs... View More
I'm in AZ. Hypothetically speaking. If I were to become PR without notifying heirs so that I could settle lawsuits outside of probate to claim them for myself (checks signed to my name) could I face legal action from the other heir? If so what are the chances I would lose all of the... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2023
This is illegal and you’d hold liability both civilly and potentially criminally. It’s important to do the right thing. Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching.
The site only allows so many words so I will summarize
Important to know:
NO WILL
I moved before probate started due to harassment from brother.
I had mail forwarded before probate.
Probate started.
They signed document stating they sent to last... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2023
There is no way to know from the information you provided.
You need to hire a lawyer in or near the county where the probate occurred to check the probate court records on your behalf.
I am representing my fathers estate in Arizona probate, I sent out notice to creditors documents to all known creditors, 1 came forward and I paid that one, the rest I have been contacting to see if the balance was charge off. Most have said that a balance remains but a claim wasn’t filed due to... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2023
If no claim was submitted, then the Estate does not have to pay except possibly for some governmental claims. Is the Estate closed? If not, then consult with a competent AZ attorney about how to close it with minimal payout.
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