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answered on Jun 29, 2020
Whether the will needs to be probated depends on what was in your father's estate at the time that he died. If the estate had property that was only in his name and that did not have beneficiaries listed, then the will may need to go through the court process known at probate. If your... View More 
My brother was a resident and died in Arkansas in 2014, leaving no known will. No wife or children. 3 siblings and one was appointed personal representative.He lives and works in Arkansas and bond was also waived. Have never been provided any documentation of estate, real estate property has been... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2020
You definitely need your own attorney. The other attorney does NOT represent you.
Will I need to get a lawyer for this matter if she takes me to court? My fiancé bought it for me and if he would have lived we would be married.
answered on Jun 23, 2020
If it’s listed in the inventory, the executor is telling the court it’s owned by the estate. If you believe it belongs to you a claim must be filed so the court will be aware of the issue. There are strict deadlines that must be met or you will lose the ring to the estate permanently.... View More
Yes was left a home in a Will but having trouble getting deed what do I need to do and don't know what probate is
answered on Jun 16, 2020
Probate is a court process that allows property to transfer to an heir or beneficiary after someone dies. A deed to land can be issued by the personal representative during the probate process. If you would like to talk about your case to determine whether probate is needed in your situation,... View More
Trustees has passed away. Do I need to take the original Trust to a lawyer to have the Trustee changed or can I make the change and both of us sign and have notarized. Our attorney lives 5 hours away and we would like to get this done soon. Thank you.
answered on Jun 2, 2020
If your son was not named a Successor Trustee, then you would need to amend the Trust. It is highly recommended that you seek legal advice to make this change correctly. If you are only changing a Trustee, most estate planning attorneys would likely make that change relatively cheap.
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answered on May 25, 2020
The lien will affect your ability to obtain financing to build. The lender will require that the lien be released.
Also, if you don't pay off the lien, the lienholder can foreclose its lien, thus eliminating your ownership of the property.
Finally, if you need to grant any... View More
The land is in Arkansas and is heir property.
answered on May 14, 2020
If the real property (land) in Arkansas is “heir” property, the most common understanding of that term is that title to the land is still held by a person who is deceased. For whatever reason, no type of probate, or other proceeding, ever conveyed or transferred title to the property into the... View More
Husband (his son) last son....but his dads sister Carolyn is getting death certificates so she can sell the rest of his dads property! She already gotten rid of the house and we didn’t get anything
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answered on Apr 27, 2020
It sounds like a probate case has been opened and your husband's aunt has been appointed as executor. It is not unusual for estate property to be sold but for the distribution to take place much later to allow time to sort through and pay creditor claims. However, if the estate is in fact... View More
how do I find out if im in the will or if there is one and so forth, also i live in a different state and have married name
answered on Mar 11, 2020
File a “Demand for Notice of Probate” with the Probate Clerk’s office for the county in Arkansas where he was a resident at the time of his death. If and when a probate estate is opened for him, provided your “Demand” is filed correctly, Arkansas law requires that you be notified that... View More
I live in Arkansas and I'm working on my revocable living trust online with NoLo software and ran into a problem. I would like for my son to be my successor trustee in the event I am incapacitated but I also have him as my executor. It will not let me choose him to be both because of conflict... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2020
That is one of many problems with online estate planning systems. Do yourself and your loved ones a huge favor and hire an experienced estate planning attorney to create an estate plan customized to your wants and needs.
I am needing to remove him from the deed, but I am wanting to avoid probate. Is there anyway around it?
My father left one account with his child as beneficiary when he passed. It was only in his name. His wife emptied it. She is named as the executor of his estate in his will.
answered on Oct 25, 2019
Generally, yes a valid beneficiary listed on a bank account (also sometimes known as a transfer on death TOD or pay on death POD designation) should remove that property from the account holder's probate estate and therefore the property is not transferable via Will. If the bank allowed your... View More
I have fallen behind on my storage unit monthly payments. The guy cut my lock off and let my separated husband put his lock on. Now I can get my washer and dryer out of there because my estranged husband wont let me in the unit.
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answered on Oct 22, 2019
Yes, but only after they have followed the correct lawful processes for providing notice to the renter. It is possible that your husband bought the contents at auction, but that is pure speculation. You should contact a local consumer affairs attorney for advice on your specific situation.
The trust does not state any court action is required to remove/change the trustee, and we had to change the trustee because he breached trust, coveted information, failed to administer or collaborate in order to resolve the trust in the best interest of the trust. We've needed the change to... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2019
Did the original trustee step-down? If so, he should state his resignation in writing. The terms of the trust will then dictate who the next trustee is. If the original trustee refuses to step-down then court action may be necessary to force his removal.
My mom recently passed and I don't have the money pay her debts until/unless I can sell her house. I know her estate is fits within the guidelines of a small estate. I have 3 other siblings too. I'm just not sure of the process in Arkansas.
answered on Aug 28, 2019
You most likely need to speak to a lawyer. Even if the house fits, you may have issues with title once you try to sell. A lot of title companies will require the house to be probated even if it fits within the small estate guidelines.
You should speak to a lawyer about the debts owed and... View More
If that what they wanted but don’t have a will
answered on Aug 16, 2019
It depends on whether the deceased spouse had any children. It also depends on how each piece of property is titled. Real estate may be titled such that it passes automatically to the survivor. Bank accounts may have payable on death beneficiaries.
You probably need to consult with an... View More
If mom was to put my name on her property and she has no will, will this keep my siblings from going and filing a probate on the property if she passes. My siblings want to section up her land and I'm trying to keep that from happening.
answered on Jul 26, 2019
Your mother can do whatever SHE wants to do with her property before her death. If that means she wants to deed it to you, she can. I don't know anything about your mother, but if she no longer has the capacity to make a will and could be considered "incapacitated" (she doesn't... View More
We understand and agree that she can stay in the house that my father owned until she decides to leave or passes away, and then the property goes into my brother's name. We tried to do this with her as a family, but she is not allowing us take any of our father's property- even though we... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2019
Under the law in Arkansas, she would be entitled to a life estate in a third of the real property, and one third of the personal property. She does not have a right to all of it. To sort this out, you'll have to file a petition for probate, where someone will be appointed personal... View More
He is presently in rehab unit at hospital and I usually write his checks out and he signs them, but he is not able at this time. Some of his bills are autopay from his checking but his mortgage and house insurance require payments sent to them. I don't want him to default on his mortgage.
answered on Jul 17, 2019
If he is unable to sign checks, he may be unable to grant you a power of attorney. It depends on how bad his situation is. If you're in an emergency situation and he can't sign anymore, you may need to get an emergency/temporary guardianship to be able to take care of his affairs.
answered on Jul 17, 2019
Both. If there's no will and the "decedent" (the person who passed) had a wife and adult kids, a portion goes to the wife and another portion goes to the kids. You have to file a petition to probate his estate to get the process started, though. If I were you, I'd hire an... View More
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