You are legally considered someone's descendant if they were your birth parent or they adopted you. If you are not a descendant, you can only inherit if they leave behind something stating that you are the intended heir. If your sister is the only living descendant of your stepfather, and... View More

Obtain some sort of official demand from the life insurance company and give a copy to the sources of the documents you need. This may work.

Attorneys can normally obtain these items with a letter saying they need it for their client to obtain insurance.

If neither of these work,... View More

There is no public database where trusts are recorded. Trusts are generally kept private. If you know who prepared the trust, you may want to call them as they may still have a copy of it.

No, just because states that the executor can, doesn't mean that the recorder's office will let them transfer title. "Probate", refers to old England process where they had to prove the will or see if the will was valid. You will most likely have to run the will through probate... View More

I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are correct, if he died owning real estate (name on title) you will most likely have to go through probate.

I take it that the land is in Utah and your father was domiciled here when he passed?

I would be happy to help. Please reach out... View More

I am sorry for your predicament. The will should govern the distribution of the estate. If the executor is lying to the probate judge, and you want to do something about it, then you need to file a motion about the executor's improprieties.

If the will says divide 4 ways, then that... View More

You can still obtain one for yourself while filling out the application.

https://vitalrecords.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Death-Certificate-Request-Application.pdf

In the applicant box you would check other, and put "beneficiary of life insurance" and attach a page from... View More

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answered on Apr 25, 2020

It sounds like you are worried in advance about something that may or may not happen. If you do not receive your share of the proceeds within 48 hours after the closing (keep checking your bank account online), then repost your question.

If the property is still in the decedent's name, you will need to open a probate and get an order from a judge awarding you the property. This order will get recorded with the county recorder to put the home in your name.

Hello,

I feel like I missed the first half of the story, but here are some issues you will need to think through as well as some explanation of Utah Law.

First, let's make sure that we are both understanding the language that we are using. When I say estate, I mean all property... View More

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answered on Apr 20, 2020

You need to hire a probate attorney to help you probate your father's estate. you most likely are entitled to a share of the estate under the laws of intestate succession bu the exact percentage depends on other facts.

Hi,

I am not sure where you are at in your knowledge about estate planning, so I will give you some background then answer your question.

Background:

If your Grandfather put you in his will whomever the executor/personal representative is will need to notify you if you are... View More

You should call an attorney who can look up the case in the CARE system. It seems unlikely that the Court would have any interest in pursuing the case; but, there is no way to know if you are good without determining what occurred in the case.

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answered on Feb 26, 2020

Probate is the process that is used to retitle assets that are still in the name of a deceased person. In order to sell the home you will need to update the title so that it is in your name. A Utah probate attorney can help you with this process.

I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. My condolences. You mentioned your father lived in Oregon and purchased a house there. Unless your father owned property in Utah, then you are going to be dealing with Estate and Probate law in Oregon. Each state can have very different laws... View More

IF you can be jailed or fined, you need an attorney.

In Utah you would need to file a probate action, get yourself appointed as personal representative, and have yourself declared the sole heir of the estate. You would be best served by retaining an attorney that works in the estate probate area of law that is also near where your father's... View More

Hello,

I am sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. This can be a difficult time as his affairs are wound up. Who is executor or did your Dad have a will? Has anyone started a probate proceeding? If you are a child and an heir you would have probably received notice of this.... View More

Have you seen your grandma's will? Under what authority is your mom using to try and evict you? Was she appointed the personal representative?

If so then even though you may be a beneficiary, she can still evict you. Who has been put in charge as the personal representative/... View More

Hi,

I am sorry for your predicament. Who is the trustee of the trust? It is the trustee's job to safeguard the property. If they are not doing their job, then your action would be against the trustee. He or she has a fiduciary duty to possess and safeguard the property.

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