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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Alabama on
Q: In order to receive my deceased father's unclaimed property my brother has to fill out the same paperwork I did. Why?

In the state of Alabama the unclaimed property that was my deceased fathers would go to me and my brother and I've already turned in the documents needed for the claim of the unclaimed property and yet the redundancy is ridiculous of having to turn the same paperwork in multiple times and then... View More

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answered on Oct 23, 2024

I understand how frustrating it can be to go through the same paperwork multiple times, especially during such a difficult time. In Alabama, both you and your brother are considered separate claimants to your father's unclaimed property. This means each of you must individually verify your... View More

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Q: How do I apply for probate on my husband estate

IRA 401 k retirement stock bond pension

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answered on Oct 22, 2024

Hire an AL attorney to see if Probate is needed of not. Most or all of the properties you listed should go to the designated beneficiary, and not distributed through an Estate.

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Q: I rented land from a friend that claimed he owned the land but it's owner is his dead grandma with no will

I live in warrior alabama

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answered on Oct 18, 2024

The owners are probably the heirs of GrandMother. Hire a lawyer to search the title and determine heirship if you are interested in the land. The lease needs to be signed by all owners or the property manager. Any tenant in common can lease, and any tenant in common can sue you for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Alabama on
Q: How do I get an official document from probate court showing I am owner of my mother's property that passed without will

My mother passed without a will. I am needing a official document from probate Court showing that I am owner of the property but my siblings in myself have not gone to probate court yet. How do I get the document with my name show and I on property

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answered on May 24, 2024

The heirs can record an Affidavit of Heirship, with notification of the responsible taxpayer to the taxing authorities. But you may still need to file Probate, so consult with a competent AL attorney on this title.

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Q: My car is no longer drivable so how do I cancel my car tag when they tell you to bring it in in person?

I have no transportation or a way to get there. I also have no one to take it down there for me.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 29, 2024

An Alabama attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for three weeks. In many regions, motor vehicle departments accept surrender of license plates by mail. It could be worth checking with your local state office if they offer this. Good luck

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Q: Mother died Jan 2023 w home in IL and AL. I am only heir (there is a will) and also executor. Went through probate in

AL but could not also afford in IL. Sent letter to mtg holder in IL saying I did not want house and they could foreclose. My name NOT on title. Can they sue me for attorney costs or any other house related costs?

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answered on Mar 29, 2024

This query needs to be posted in IL. But you should not have any personal liability as only being an heir. Probably should not have wrote anything to lender, but just abandoned it. Since you did, you might want to read the Deed of Trust and Note verbatim. Lender may want you to give a quit... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Probate for Alabama on
Q: I LIVE IN AL, MY WIFE PASSED IN AUGUST2023 THERE WAS NO WILL AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR MY WIFE'S PERSONAL DEBT.

MY NAME IS NOT ON ANY OF DEBT SHE CREATED. TWO OF THE DEBTS ARE CREDIT CARDS AND THE OTHER IS A PERSONAL LOAN. THE ONLY THING WE SHARED WAS A BANK ACCOUNT, HER NAME HAS BEE REMOVED, AND OTHER THING IS THE DEED TO OUR HOME WHICH HAS NO MORTGAGE.

Mr. James Parrish Coleman
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
answered on Jan 4, 2024

NO

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Probate for Alabama on
Q: If aunt lives in Alabama, parents and minor live in Georgia where would they file for guardianship of the minor?

Parents would consent

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answered on Sep 12, 2023

In cases where the parents and the minor child reside in Georgia, and the aunt lives in Alabama, it's typically appropriate to file for guardianship in the state where the child resides, which is Georgia in this scenario. Guardianship matters are generally filed in the state where the child is... View More

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Q: Can a conservator in Alabama resign their appointment for any reason
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answered on Sep 11, 2023

Conservator can ask Court to relieve him of those fiduciary duties. An accounting will be necessary. He should not just walk away or will probably incur liabilities and contempt of Court.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Land Use & Zoning and Probate for Alabama on
Q: Guardian and conservatee issues

Alright have a question. My dad passed away sadly in 2012 mind you I was a minor at the time I was left money as a child and my mother asked my lawyer if she could get us a house with it & so she did. She was my guardian I was the conservatee on the deed. I am now 23 years old, she has not... View More

William Vann Burkett
William Vann Burkett
answered on Aug 15, 2023

You likely need to contact a lawyer who can file a lawsuit to enforce the terms of the conservatorship or guardianship. A probate lawyer or general civil litigation attorney may be able to help you. While it is difficult to make a determination without a full review of all facts and circumstances... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Probate for Alabama on
Q: My husband was sentenced to 45 days in jail on July 18th but was arrested on July 14th when would his sentence start.

My husband was arrested on July 14th he was sentenced on July 18th to 45 days for probation revocation in Mobile Alabama he's wondering when his actual sentence starts.

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answered on Aug 7, 2023

If he did not bail out he should get credit for time served since the arrest. This should have been addressed in Court when convicted on the 18th.

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Alabama on
Q: My Mom just passed away. She had no will and no one else on her mortgage. What happens to her mortgage?

The mortgage company is saying they can make me a successor of interest (her daughter). What is that and can I sell her house in the future? She had no debt except the mortgage and some back income tax. I have tried to get information from the IRS about her tax bill, but no one will help me. I am... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 27, 2023

If the mortgage is not paid, the mortgage company will simply foreclose on the property, sell it, and apply the proceeds to the unpaid mortgage amount. If there is a deficiency, it will submit a claim to the personal representative of your mother's estate when it is probated. If there is a... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Alabama on
Q: My mother died without a will but with hospice bill. I do not want inheritance rights to home. How do I disclaim?

Hospice bill exceeds home value. My brother passed last month. Leaving me and sister. I did not keep close ties to anyone once I left for military service. I want nothing to do with property. How do I disclaim in writing? What facts do I state ? My Sister can have my share.

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answered on Jul 26, 2023

Hospice bills are not subject to estate recovery, but Medicaid bills are. Make sure you understand exactly which program was paying for her care.

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Q: In Alabama, will the value of an estate continue to change +/- while in intestate probate until the estate is settled?

There are several business in this estate that are still operating and generating cash flow. If the business continue to do well will the value of the estate continue to increase until the estate is finally settled in probate?

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answered on Jul 11, 2023

Yes that often happens. If beneficiaries of the Estate take fractions, then as of the Order of Distribution date, the assets are distributed. The new owners take their share at that time.

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Alabama on
Q: If you are on your single parents bank accounts in Alabama and they pass away, do you have control of their estate?
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answered on Jul 9, 2023

Your statement of facts does not contain enough information to answer your question.

When you say you are "on" your parent's bank accounts, exactly what do you mean by "on"?

Are you a tenant in common? Joint tenant with right of survivorship? Attorney in...
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Q: My Husband passed away in July 2022 with a will made to me, his spouse, I was wondering if his will needs to be probated
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 5, 2023

It depends on the nature and extent of your husband's estate. If your husband only owned only personal property like clothes, furniture, and household items, you may not need to probate his estate. On the other hand, if he owned real estate, stocks, bonds, automobiles, or anything else with... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Probate for Alabama on
Q: My father in law just passed away. He set it up to where on his death his 1.5 acres with his house and another

Unattached 50 acres were automatically deeded to my husband and his sister. He had a mortgage. The sister says she wants nothing to do with the house or land so my husband asked her to sign a quit claim deed so that the bank will let him redo the mortgage and pay it off. She says that it has to go... View More

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answered on May 1, 2023

Your statements do not make sense. However a possible solution is have an AL attorney search the title, and draft a Quit Claim Deed for the one or two tracts to be conveyed from the Sister to your Husband. Sister would not have any financial or legal obligations.

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Q: What is the next action to take if one heir of seven heirs to an intestate estate in AL refuses to sign Letters of Admin

To petition the court to appoint one named heir to be administrator of the intestate estate?

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answered on Apr 5, 2023

Whoever wants to be the Administrator should file the Probate action and ask the Court to appoint him Administrator. All interested parties should be served so they can object. Hire an AL attorney as Probate can require complicated pleadings.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Alabama on
Q: I was named in my grandfather's will and his wife is taking it to probate court why would I have to sign something
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 20, 2023

Because you are named in your grandfather's will.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Alabama on
Q: if you set up a transfer upon death deed will that avoid probate

want to leave my house to my daughter in alabama

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answered on Mar 20, 2023

You probably want an AL attorney to draft an enforceable Life Estate/Remainder Deed.

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