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My mother was part of this scheme. A few years ago, I discovered she was involved in some illegal activity and that she had also defrauded my late father's estate. My mother was his ex-wife and I was his only legal heir, but being only 19, I knew nothing about very significant financial assets... View More 
I have already done the Declaration of Small Estate appraisal with a referee. What do I do next if the property is only valued at $41,200.00?
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
Here are the steps to follow:
1. Complete the small estate affidavit: Fill out the "Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property" (Form DE-305) and attach the certified copy of the death certificate.
2. Obtain consent from other heirs (if any): If there are other heirs,... View More
She had no real property, no vehicles, a small life insurance policy, and small bank account. If the will has to be probated, do I need an attorney or can I as the executor handle this? Does the will need to be probated?
answered on Apr 25, 2024
To probate your mother's will, you need an attorney. You may be able to probate the will as a muniment of title under the circumstances. Probating a will in Texas is a relatively simple straightforward process for an attorney familiar with probate law. Unless someone contests the will, it... View More
But in 2017, hurricane "Maria" in Puerto Rico caused difficulties with getting info about property in the estate. In 2022, my father passed away in New York. Should I probate the Will in NY Courts or do I begin the process directly in Puerto Rico where the estate is located (even if the... View More
Is the lawyer of record that signed the voluntary administration statement under any obligation to correct the record with the probate court? if not, what would the next step be?
Her well. Her first will became invalid and was given to the nys administrator to find my father. We found out the same lawyer who drew up a power of attorney to a caregiver who mixed funds. The same lawyer petitioned to be her guardian and had her cremated and not buried like all Greek Orthodox... View More
In los angeles county how long and how much is a typical cost, if one exists, to remove and surcharge a trustee assuming they don't try to fight it? Is there a schedule of charges for court fees posted somewhere?
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answered on Apr 24, 2024
In Los Angeles County, the process of removing and surcharging a trustee can vary in terms of time and cost, depending on the specific circumstances of the case.
And her children won't file the probate themselves.
The married couple owned property and built a house but for whatever reason put the deed in the husbands father's name, now the decendants family is attempting to evict surviving spouse and child
My cousin took the will and put her name on the account so I would not have access to anything
answered on Apr 24, 2024
You should open a probate estate in the county where your loved one died. If a will exists, you can file that will with the Court to inform how the estate should be distributed. Without more information I am unable to give any more specific advice. What account? Who is the deceased?
In Mom's Will, there is no mention of her mortgage or who inherits the house. Neither child wants it. Small, inexpensive estate and we can't find anything on life insurance. Who pays mortgage? Can I as executor sell it? Am I legally still required to pay on the house until it is sold?... View More
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answered on Apr 22, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. Dealing with a parent's estate can be complicated, especially when there are outstanding debts like a mortgage. Here's some general information, but I would strongly recommend consulting with a probate attorney in Ohio to get specific legal advice for your... View More
Do the children of the ones who passed have legal rights to the house?
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answered on Apr 22, 2024
Under California law, the rights of the deceased children's heirs (including their own children) to the grandmother's house depend on several factors:
1. Whether the grandmother left a will: If the grandmother had a valid will that specified how her estate should be distributed,... View More
Life estate says me and my brother are remainderman but the will issues everything to my mother. Can she do what she wants with said land?
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answered on Apr 22, 2024
Will means nothing until the testator dies and the Will Probated. It can always be changed. You might be interpreting the devises, bequests and residuary clause incorrectly. Father may want to execute a life estate/remainder deed now. If there are really the inconsistent transfers in the... View More
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answered on Apr 23, 2024
Yes, if all creditors and taxes have been paid in full, it is possible to close a probate and Deed the house to the two beneficiaries. This works fine as long as the beneficiaries get along well. If they do not then it is best to sell the house and divide the sales proceeds.
I cant find my dad's estate house, trust and alot of mineral rights but can't afford lawyer how can I find them I'm representative of estate only child only heir but she hid in her aka names
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you're facing regarding your father's estate. Here are some steps you can take to try to locate the assets without hiring a lawyer:
1. Check county records: Visit the county recorder's office where your father's properties... View More
Two heirs presented an offer to the other two heirs, without filing any documentation with the courts for the Estate. There is no will and only 4 legitimate heirs (second wife & half-brother (offering), two heirs (getting offer) are his sons from 1st wife. Numerous attempts to obtain... View More
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
One of the purposes of probate is to make sure there is clear title to assets, so if there is no trust or other means of non probate transfer of these assets then yes, they need to be probated. But, concerning the houses, check the deeds to see if they were owned with any other person or placed in... View More
If I am removed from a will due to a codicil but I am mentioned in a application for letters testamentary, will I receive what is stated or will I have to fight the codicil?
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
If the Codicil is admitted to Probate, then it modifies the Probated Will. If you have interpreted it correctly, then you receive nothing. But Codicils have to be drafted and executed properly, so you may wish to contest the Codicil. Hire a MO attorney to look at the Probate file.
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