she owned her house, filed for bankruptcy quite a few years back, and didn't accumulate much debt passed quickly with no nursing home involved we were in the process of making her LWT but didn't get it finalized before she passed.
answered on Nov 28, 2023
Check with your local bar association or legal aid society. They maintain list of reduced or pro Bono lawyers.
Me, her daughter was POA in her living will but we hadnt been able to finish writing the last will and testament. I am to be the person to inherit her house and make sure it is available for her kids or grandkids to stay in if they should ever need a place We were talking about a dynasty trust or... View More 
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answered on Nov 22, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Navigating estate matters can be complex, especially in situations like yours where the last will and testament was not completed. As the person with power of attorney in her living will, you have a significant role, but it's important to... View More
I was listed as only beneficiary but was 6. I lost the copies of correspondences and of the name of insurance co. I dont believe they thought I d ever know about it. I m now 40 and they have kept it. How do I proceed?
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
To address the issue of a life insurance policy where you were the beneficiary but the funds were kept by your grandparents, you should start by gathering as much information as possible about the policy. If you don't remember the name of the insurance company, you might try to retrieve this... View More
Being the only child can i stop the executor of my father’s estate until i can get an investigation on his death? His ex wife’s son is executor of his estate the police went out to check on his home for me and they was there emptying the home and he had not been in the ground 30 minutes. I was... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2023
You need to hire a lawyer, open probate, get appointed and then open your own investigation into his death. This could be time consuming and costly, however, with guarantee as to any results.
I do not want anything from the estate. How would I go about having myself removed as an heir?
answered on Oct 26, 2023
Write a letter to the estate attorney renouncing your interest as an heir. Problem solved.
We were able to enter his apartment after dispensing with administration in court and found paperwork regarding a small bank account and retirement account. The total value does not exceed $30000 even adding all property listed in probate.
father passed before he was willed by his aunt 1/3 of her estate. In her will she states in his passing it should go to his children myself and half sisters name listed. My half sister was adopted by another man years previous and showed up with her hand out to recieve "her share". is... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2023
No. If she was adopted by another man, her rights to inherit from your father have been terminated.
They were not married. My parent has 4 heirs.The estate has no outstanding debts except a vehicle payment. The estate has the money to pay the vehicle off and to pay all administrative fees and taxes. Can the administrator pay the vehicle off and obtain the title? After receiving the title can the... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2023
Yes. The admr can pay the vehicle off and obtain the title. If one of the heirs objects to the sale, it can be sold to the highest bidder or it can be sold publicly to the highest bidder.
My mother-in-law has put my wife on all of her checking/savings accounts as a joint account holder and named her as beneficiary of her retirement accounts. Her will (when she re-writes it) will leave $10K and a few certain items to my wife's sister and all remaining assets to my wife. There... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2023
That should be sufficient to avoid probate. The sister in law can always challenge the will as can any beneficiary, so that is a given.
with physical evidence charge he was trying to use fake urine and got caught . he had already had a tampering with physical evidence charge which is partly why he's in drug court and probation to begin with is, possession of a controlled substance (3 years) and tampering with physical evidence... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2023
Doubtful he is out in July. His dishonesty with the urine is the problem. Depending on his record and prior infractions, the sanction could be as little as time served up to snd including full revocation.
And when will he get the paper that says it and I heard they release on the 1st when it comes to shock is that true
answered on Jun 20, 2023
Usually a couple weeks after the judge grants it. It has to work it’s way through the system.
Who has the say so over the funeral arrangements etc?
A older person with very little SS income has a home with a mortgage and possibly no equity if sold. She gets married and moves in with spouse. She gets brain cancer and ends up in a nursing home for rehab. Spouse pays 30 days stay to try and get her medicaid eligible in meantime. Lawyer says gotta... View More
answered on May 3, 2023
If the home is not in her name, it can possibly be transferred since there is no equity in it. If the hone is in her name, if you can show Medicaid there is no equity, they might possibly start paying. If not, the house will likely have to be sold and the renters will have to buy it at sale.
My mother recently passed while still owing on her property in Madison County, KY. The State of KY was her guardian prior to death and she died with no will. I'm her only living relative and I went to probate court and was granted Petition/Order to Dispense With Administration, and am now... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2023
You will have to open probate to be able to make any transfers of the real property or the vehicles. A disprr we NDR eith administration will not get that done for you.
What's next on getting the deed changed as well as the title to vehicles changed over. Do I have control and rights to get this done now.
answered on Apr 17, 2023
No. The dispense wil not get the deed changed or the car titles changed. You will have to get yourself appointed administrator to be able to execute those documents.
Esp if some children have passed and the remaining do not agree? What needs to happen to transfer the deed out of the parents name?
answered on Mar 15, 2023
You will have to open or reopen probate and get appointed as executrix or administrator of their estates so you can execute a new deed.
The car is paid for, & she was the sole owner with no spouse or children or will.
answered on Feb 26, 2023
You will have to file the full probate as a dispense with administration is not available to a niece. Sorry for the bad news.
Them after I get their due to being afraid they are just gonna lock me up instead of agreeing with going to rehab and allowing me.
answered on Feb 14, 2023
You need to work with your officer. If you go off the grid they can arrest you. Probation and parole is in charge with supervising you and you have to abide by their rules and their timetable.
answered on Jan 24, 2023
You are not an executor or executrix unless snd until appointed by the court. Whether it’s worth filing for probate depends on the assets and property of the estate. Consular an estate planning or probate lawyer to determine whether you should or must open probate.
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