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Is this legal to do please help
answered on Jan 25, 2017
Probably, yes. There are legal requirements for the State to meet in order to conduct such a sale, but death of the owner or the filing of a probate proceeding usually won't stop it. If they failed to accomplish any of the prerequisites properly, you may be able to bring suit and have the... View More 
answered on Jan 12, 2017
Probably yes. You'd best either pay the taxes or consult an attorney about possible ways to get time to deal with it. You might try contacting the taxing agency, if you haven't already. If the taxes were income taxes, a tax resolution law firm may be able to help you reduce the claimed... View More
My mom was going to file but had anuurism and than died , her n her ex husband had purchased a vehicle together and when she left him she had the vehicle in her possession , her last words to me and 10 other people was to not give her husband the truck and that it was to go to me of anything... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2015
It would depend, in part, on whether they were divorced, and if so what the divorce decree said about the truck. If it was awarded to her in the divorce, it belongs to her estate and (assuming she didn't leave a will) it would probably go to her children. See an attorney.
answered on Oct 17, 2013
The estate should be probated where your husband resided. If he lived in New Mexico, payed taxes, utilities, voted etc. the probate the will in New Mexico, if his residence was in another state the estate should be probated in that state.
Misspelled and incorrect names, incorrect addresses - and form. I'm certainly no expert but it appears bits and pieces were taken from the original will then used to create a "new" one. Very unprofessional looking. My deceased loved one was a business professional. End of life... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2013
The will should be contested if it has been submitted to probate. You will need evidence to show the court that the will should be voided.
answered on Oct 17, 2013
If your mother had a will the proceeds from the sale must be distributed according to the will. If there is no will and no surviving spouse then to her children equally, if the child is deceased then that share goes to that child's children equally.
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