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I have title in his name, and papers from court. How do I get it back?
Mom passed in Feb legally married to the skeezy slime bucket that kicked her out abandoning her and their marriage. Kicked her out with nothing and nowhere to go she had to start over with no financial support at all from him the whole five years. Mom was 60 yrs old having to walk miles to and from... View More 
answered on Nov 2, 2024
If she died married to him and without a will, he will be entitled to inherit from her estate. Doubtful a challenge to the intestacy laws will help.
He has no idea where the money is, how much he gets as he’s older or any details. His aunt is trustee and she has us blocked and ignored calls. I’m afraid there won’t be any money there. This isn’t the only trust she’s in charge of!
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Not unless the trust provides for it. There is no basis listed in your question that would give rise to contesting the trust. The trustee is under a fiduciary duty to the beneficiary to ensure that the money is there and that the terms of the trust are followed.
Stepdad was granted executor and has not included me in anything nor has shown me any paperwork. I am the only living child, he says she left me nothing. Please help
answered on Sep 16, 2024
If she didn’t have a will, she couldn’t have left anyone anything. With no will, the laws of intestacy under Kentucky law provide for distribution. You can find them set out under KRS Chapter 391.
Wife is deceased, has 3 children/heirs, my 2 brothers and I. His assets: $36,500 that he was about to inherit from his mother’s estate, and a 2016 Nissan Versa that needs transmission repairs in order to be drivable. My 2 brothers and I agree that I will be the administrator of his estate. Is it... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2024
It appears you will not be able to dispense with administration because your dad’s estate is over $30,000, which is the maximum amount of assets that can be dispensed. Contact a local lawyer who can guide you through the process, which should not be terribly complicated given your description.
answered on Aug 30, 2024
Depends on what , if anything, POA did with the money after account was changed.
He was hired for probate by me the executor. He has done a terrible job. He charges an exorbitant amount already. He has even advised some things that are morally wrong and possibly illegal. I just want out of the contract.
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answered on Aug 16, 2024
Lawyers cannot sue their clients for firing them, but they can sue for monies already earned or owed.
Can he let me inherit it thru probate so I can dodge some of the taxes of selling it in a short amounts of time.
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answered on Aug 10, 2024
You cannot inherit the house through probate if it was originally left to your friend, as the probate process distributes assets according to the deceased's will or state law. If your friend receives the property through probate, it becomes his to sell, and the sale would be subject to capital... View More
In addition to the executor, my friend's next-of-kin also refuse to initiate probate. As a beneficiary of my friend's will, is there any action I can take to initiate probate? Do I have any rights as a beneficiary?
Now my father passed and I inherited his property I am trying to find out how to get the land that was my uncle’s put in my name
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answered on Jul 5, 2024
Hire a KY attorney to search the title and determine heirship. Then either record an Affidavit of Heirship or Probate Father's Estate (or both). Do as your KY attorney advises. Deceased Relatives cannot give you a deed.
My wife is the executor and the will states for my brother and me to receive her entire estate, my question is, do we have to go through probate court? We reside in kentucky
answered on Jun 17, 2024
It depends on what property there is in the estate amnd how it is titled.
If joint you will not need probate. If it is still in her individual name you will need to go through probate.
In the Act of actually driving, I was out of the car while it was parked and in the process of walking away from the car, and I’m fairly certain that my rights weren’t read to me… the judge offered to amend the charge to 1st offense with credit for time served. I turned it down and bonded... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2024
If no one saw you driving, you may be able to challenge it on not being committed I. The presence of the officer, ehich is required by most misdemeanors.
The same attorney also prepared my late mother's will, which bequeaths the property to me. He has betrayed my mothers trust by not telling her what the "survivorship clause" meant when he prepared her will. He is also the executor and using his lack of disclosure to assist my father... View More
answered on May 16, 2024
That is proper deed language in Kentucky. It means whomever is the survivor (mother or father) gets clear title to the real estate. What they may have thought or intended, however, is a completely different issue, which is why all real property transactions must be in writing as mandated by the... View More
We arent sure what debts are out there. We got a notice from an Estate Information Serivce trying to reach someone about my father's estate. We havent contacted anyone. But i want to know if my mother and their home is safe.
answered on Mar 31, 2024
Depends on whose name the property is in. You need to run a credit report on dad and see what debts you can ascertain are owed. Until you determine exactly what debts are owed, the property is far from safe or secure.
I am over the estate after my grandfather died what do I need to do if I want to sell the house and property
answered on Mar 17, 2024
Only once. You need to make a motion for permission to sell the property unless you were granted that specific authority in the will, in which case you do not need the Court's permission.
I have started probate for my stepdad's estate. the biological children are not named in the will.
What steps do I take? How do I get my money? The property was sold but I haven’t received my half of inheritance. Can I do it for free? About how much does something like this cost to do? Do I have to prosecute the person to get my money?
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
You will have to hire a KY attorney that does real property litigation. It will be an expensive and difficult suit for Ejectment, Quiet Title, etc. where you have to prove title. But if that Will was not filed for Probate, it means nothing. There are stringent SOLs involved, so either file... View More
My boyfriend an I living in his deceased Mamaws house he's just watching the place but his grandmothers step daughter is taking his family court probate hearing what happens to us ones still in the house after the probate hearing?
answered on Feb 7, 2024
It is up to the court. You may be permitted to remain there and pay rent to the estate or you may have to vacate the property.
are minors). Grandchildren will each receive about $2500. How should this be paid to minor children and can the minor children sign the informal settlement agreement form.
answered on Feb 8, 2024
The probate court will set the terms but generally the children’s money will be placed in a blocked account until they reach age 18. The Court will have to give permission before any of the money can be withdrawn. The minors do not sign the informal final.
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