A Kentucky attorney created a will that details life insurance payout and how the funds should be used (split into 4 and used for school tuition etc.) The life insurance company only has one beneficiary listed, who happens to be the executor of the estate. There is an open probate case currently,... Read more »
answered on Nov 21, 2022
Life insurance passes outside probate unless the estate is the beneficiary. If the executor is the beneficiary, the proceeds should pass outside probate.
Or anything unless to start drama. They say I have to have my home sold and divided equally with them as he and I had 8 children we adopted plus 3 of ours together I have paid every payment tax and insurance on the house the last 10 years. Alone and still owe 8 more years on it
answered on Nov 15, 2022
As a general rule, you do not have to leave anything to anybody in your will if you don't want to, unless you have entered into some kind of contract that says otherwise (some people do). But that is not the end of the inquiry. The question is whether you own the house 100% solely in your... Read more »
Probate said I need to get all his biological children over 18 to sign off on it but his 3 older ones won't saying they would be signing their rights away to my house. But deed states that if either of us dies first house goes to surviving spouse. Do they have right to my house in my passing... Read more »
answered on Nov 13, 2022
They have no right to you house as it passed to you pursuant to the deed. Ask if you can do a dispense with administration. If not, you will have to file to open probate and get appointed administratrix in order to sell the bike. In any event, his adult children probably get nothing.
We need time to get a place to go. Is 6 months too long
answered on Nov 2, 2022
You’ll either have to reach an arrangement with the estate to stay in the house and rent/buy it or you’ll have to move out. Many factors can’t impact it, but 30-60 days is usually the time given to move if no agreement is reached.
answered on Nov 2, 2022
Research the various tribes, determine to whom you want to donate the land and then transfer the property to the donee.
This policy is from 1980, and dad purchased one for all his children. I had no idea he had borrowed against it.
answered on Nov 1, 2022
No. You were the beneficiary. At the time he cashed the policy in (and was alive), the policy belonged to him and him alone. It is a pre-decease transaction.
4 siblings, oldest has control over estate.
answered on Oct 27, 2022
Depends on the value of the house but most likely the answer is no tax due.
Is it legal to chane the wills now,after her death?
Thank you in advance for your response
answered on Oct 24, 2022
He can always execute a new Will, but disappointed legatees/devisees might contest the Will when Probated. The argument is a mutual will under contract, but it is hard to prove and win on. It can also be hard to effectively revoke the existing document, if he does not have possession of it.
I am set to be 1/3 heir of my grandfathers estate. Guardianship of my grandfather was recently granted to his friend, who also happens to be the eventual executor of his will. He was placed in an assisted living facility, and his home is currently vacant.
I was hoping to he able to move... Read more »
answered on Sep 25, 2022
No. The rental and the sale both will have to be at full fair market value in order to preserve your grandfathers estate. You may be able to rent it and buy it later, but they will both have to be at fair market value.
I’ve lived there for three years and owned chickens they whole three years and are now telling me I have to get rid of them new ordinance passed may 2nd this year
answered on Aug 25, 2022
One would need to see the ordinance and it’s history to properly answer this question.
My 10 year olds dad was killed in a car accident, his brother and mother have taken over the estate (we are in different states and weren't married) and had him creamted, and have told me they will not give any of my daughters dad's ashes to her. I have filed petetion for head of estate... Read more »
answered on Jul 28, 2022
You’ll have to file a lawsuit against the family and the estate regarding the ashes, but certainly nothing is going to be accomplished by 7/30/22. I am not sure it would be worth the cost of filing suit, but that is certainly your decision.
they refuse to give her any of her dads ashes
answered on Jul 27, 2022
It is unclear what you are asking beyond taking ashes from next of kin and giving to your daughter. Many more facts are necessary to complete the picture and explain what is actually happening here.
I was told by a non family member he had left 4 grandkids something in his will. I believe my mom tricked me in to giving her their SSN after he passed so she can get their money. The reason I believe this is my mother had taken money out of my dad bank account before and was trying to blame me for... Read more »
answered on Jul 26, 2022
One would have to actually see the will to correctly answer this question although it might possibly qualify as a holographic will.
Would that debt off the top as part of the deceased debt or be pushed over to the co-signer?
answered on Jul 16, 2022
Both the estate and the co-signer are still liable for the mortgage. From there, it Depends on whether the co-signer wants the property and is willing to finish paying the mortgage. Also depends on how title was held to the property. Lastly, if no agreement is reached, the court will simply... Read more »
My wife is executor of her recently deceased uncle's will. She was left his house and all contents. He never signed the title of his vehicle over to her. Is it included as house contents, personal property or does she have to sell it and add money to estate for further distribution of assets... Read more »
answered on Jun 9, 2022
Linder the facts you provided, it does not go to her but should be sold to pays his debts or divided equally among the heirs if there are no debts.
My father's mother passed away last year due to horrific bedsores while in nursing home care. She had 5 adult children. 2 had passed before her, and one (my father) passed AFTER her. A wrongful death suit has been filed. In KY only one representative (executor) her son can file lawsuit (done).... Read more »
answered on May 3, 2022
Yes. Based on the facts set forth, Your father will take under the will. You should open probate for him.
I am mom, caregiver and guardian to my adult son whom has significant disabilities. He is unable to care for himself due to cognitive and psychiatric disorders. I am the only person willing to care for him and I cannot continue this role much longer. I do not own any property or assets to provide... Read more »
answered on Apr 3, 2022
I am not in Kentucky, but here is a link to resources that should be able to help you:
https://www.olmsteadrights.org/self-helptools/advocacy-resources/item.6987-Kentucky_Disability_Resources_and_Advocacy_Organizations
I was granted administratrix of my mother’s estate this past September. She didn’t own a home but she lived in a townhome that is a co-op (she partially owned it) so she paid a certain amount down to move in & if she decided to sell it back to the complex, they’d give her her money back.... Read more »
What does that mean or what is she trying to do?
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