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Question concerns block 4 of form. Does she need to “apply for probate of his will”? Not sure what this would entail and if there is an advantage or disadvantage to doing this and if this would mean additional expenses? There have been no expenses with the estate as his funeral was prepaid.
answered on Nov 18, 2020
She does not need to apply. The dispense will be sufficient.
answered on Nov 4, 2020
If there is nothing else in his name and your joint property was held as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, no. Otherwise, yes.
I am on Parole, and have a good feeling my officer is going to try to revoke me. My maximum expiration date was almost a year ago, and restitution is the only thing that's keeping me on parole, (which should be paid off in two weeks max). Ive been told that even if the parole board revokes me,... View More 
answered on Sep 2, 2020
Too many ifs in your scenario to take a chance. Get that restitution paid and get cut loose once and for all.
My dad died and he left me his wallet and asked me to take care of bills and house before he went to hospital. When he died their will said my sister was power of attorney so I gave her all the things to pay bills and stuff. She says I spent money wrong and wants to press charges on me for it.
answered on Sep 1, 2020
Doubtful it was a crime but it can be hashed out in probate court and corrected.
answered on Aug 6, 2020
Probably, yes. Fraud in the inducement is sufficient for you to terminate extension.
My mother’s husband passed without a will. All his assets were bought jointly after the marriage. My Mother’s name is jointly on all the titles. The only thing just in his name was his bank account and one son stole his bank card and emptied it. She had told the step-children she would give... View More
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answered on Jul 2, 2020
They can't take your "Mother's property" but they sure can try, and if you do nothing, they might succeed in hoodwinking the judge. Happens all of the time. You need a lawyer to prevent that from happening.
Still owed on the estate? Is it based off the value of the estate or the equity?
answered on Jun 30, 2020
All debts and just claims are paid first. What is left over, if anything, is divided among the heirs pursuant to statute.
He was divorced, no kids, my grandparents and mother (his only sibling) have all passed. The administrator filed that there was no will at the time of death, and also told me there was not one. He has now filed a handwritten "will" that states my uncle signed all property, homes etc to... View More
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answered on Jun 30, 2020
As a general rule, when there is a conflict between a deed and a will, the terms of the deed prevail. So, for example, if the deed was a joint tenancy deed with right of survivorship, and you are the last surviving owner, then you now own that property in your sole name, and it does not matter what... View More
Support to him and his sister. Since this is a debt that will be paid off during the probate process and all.. will his children receive the money he owes for child support beings they are over 18? Needed answer for state of Kentucky. Thank you!
answered on Jun 28, 2020
Yes, but your husband and his sister need to file proofs of claim in the probate case ASAP to ensure they get their Money.
answered on Jun 8, 2020
No. If it is real property in the decedents name, you cannot dispense with administration.
answered on Jun 3, 2020
It belongs to the estate. Tax preparer should claim it as income and file a final tax return
I put my life on hold the last four years to take care of my dad and I do it again. The last appointment I took my dad to the doctor told him he was dying and had few days left. My dad on the way home told me to take his truck that he wanted me to have it and also he wanted me to have the house... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2020
If the will says divide equally, it will have to be divided equally. If your dad didn’t change the will to include those specific bequests, there is nothing you can do.
and I haven't file for probate. My husband pass in February. Thank you I live in Missouri.
answered on May 15, 2020
It is not unusual. It may have been a solicitation for representation.
Is it to late to request compensation ?
I was so upset over the loss, couldn't deal with it
answered on Apr 23, 2020
Open probate. Probate will. Let stepdad explain to the court. You may still receive compensation.
I have been on supervised probation for 21 months now (3 mos. left) for a misdemeanor crime. No criminal history before this.
His house still has a mortgage on it. Can the house just be transferred over to my brother and myself? We don't know what or how to go about keeping our dads house.
answered on Mar 31, 2020
The house will need to be refinanced, paid off or sold by you and your brother if you want to keep it jointly. There are a number of variables that go into it,
Kids . How is this fair to 2nd wife of 10 years we live in kentucky
answered on Mar 11, 2020
That can all be averted if your husband makes a new will. If he does not, you’re entitled to 1/2 of all his property owned at his death under the laws of intestacy.
Does this affect the will they made at all
answered on Mar 9, 2020
Depends on the language of the will. One would have to actually see the terms of the will to properly answer your question.
him it goes to that brother's children, per stirpes.
answered on Feb 22, 2020
Your father did not predecessor your uncle. Your mother gets half and the children get the other half.
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