i went to district court and got copies of motion. found that there has been 3 motion by the same person for property she says i have and belongs to her daughter. in each motion the items change and now she is giving a dollar amount for these items she says i have.
She knows i do not have... Read more »
My father recently passed without a will, he had begun working on a living trust but it was not complete. We had become estranged and I was unaware he was ill. He passed in late Oct early Nov and his mother waited 3 months to inform me of his death. I am his closest kin, only child. He lived in NM... Read more »
My father recently passed without a will, he had begun working on a living trust but it was not complete. We had become estranged and I was unaware he was ill. He passed in late Oct early Nov and his mother waited 3 months to inform me of his death. I am his closest kin, only child. He lived in NM... Read more »
One out of state heir has possession of decedent's cremains. Judge ordered equal distribution to the other heirs. What can I do to enforce the NM order in another state?
It was me and my father we swapped propertys he recored his and i didnt i cant find my tranfer title company has closed now
Or the names person in the will?
My sister was named PR of my mother estate then my deceased brother's lawsuit payment came in and was put into my mother's estate so why was I asked to renounce my rights does that mean my brother named me as trustee or something. I was living with my mother at the time of her passing and... Read more »
The court did not provide for funeral costs from remaining assets of estate(though it was part of the will) I objected to the adoption of special Master report for this reason. I want the order enforced. How?
They have the death certificate but that was not enough. I am 82 and my main source of income is social security.
answered on Oct 3, 2022
Call the Court in your County that handles Probate and ask them. It should not be difficult. But if Probate costs too much, you might try an Affidavit of Heirship. Possibly legal aid might assist. It can be recorded and might then suffice for the Bank to release funds to the Next of Kin.... Read more »
answered on Sep 22, 2022
Hire a competent NM attorney to search the Title. At least look at the Deed and see who the grantees are. StepMother probably either owns it outright under the current Deed as the survivor, or she and the other Heirs At Law (which includes you) are now Tenants In Common. If the latter, you... Read more »
Individual debt $15,000.
Total amount in estate now is only $14,000. How to handle. More than happy to set up appt to discuss.
Also death caused by medication error—personal injury possible?
answered on Sep 9, 2022
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for your loss. There are a couple of different areas of law here, and I can only speak for the medication-related issue. Most firms that handle such cases offer free initial consults. In terms... Read more »
Then Says my name does that mean that she inherits the estate then when she passes it goes to me
answered on Jun 11, 2022
Your question cannot be answered without reviewing the actual language of the will, but most likely you and your sister will inherit equal shares.
answered on May 24, 2022
Absent very unusual circumstances, you can sell anything you own to anyone you want. And having a will does not prevent you from selling anything you own. However, these are very general answers to very general questions. Clearly you are concerned about or troubled by something. Follow your... Read more »
She is stalling on deciding about probate. Can I, as an heir, take the will to probate? My mom died May 13, 2021
answered on Aug 15, 2021
If the executor named in a will does not open a probate in a reasonable time, any other interested party can. As the decedent's child, you are an interested party and you can hire an attorney to start a probate.
I am the granddaughter to someone that told me (when they were alive) that I would receive 50% of the estate upon their death, and the decease's daughter has not openly or willingly informed of what to expect. in fact she didn't even inform me of the death. what can I do?
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answered on Aug 6, 2021
If no document was filed as a Will with Probate Court, then the purported will has no effect. You might consider filing to Administer the Estate, and possibly receive some compensation that way. Unless you can locate the Will or a copy, it is doubtful there will be a Probate of an Estate where... Read more »
If no will or papers.
answered on Jul 6, 2021
Usually yes as the granddaughter might be an heir, while the daughter in law would only be a possible heir of her husband.
answered on Mar 24, 2021
Claim based on what? There are probably some heirs at law. You might want to figure out who they are, then establish heirship. Then have the heirs convey the property to you for a small consideration. But a tax sale is the best option, as the taxes have to be paid anyway. Hire a competent... Read more »
I've been dating this felon prior to becoming a felon myself
answered on Mar 23, 2021
Associating with a felon is not a crime, but it is probably a condition of your probation that you not associate with a felon. It is possible that you could talk your probation officer into allowing the association. Or hope s/he never finds out and types up a probation violation.
Both preceded him in death. He had no siblings, never married and no kids. Would next of kin be myself and my 2 sisters?My Mom and my Cousin Jack (decedent) were 1st cousins (his mother was my Great Aunt.
answered on Jan 17, 2021
The answer does depend somewhat on the wording of the will. Bring a detailed family tree and a copy of the will that has been admitted to probate to a probate attorney for review.
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