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Grandma put her house in my name 5 years ago. Sold to me for $5 to get it out of her name. She still lives there but she wanted to make sure I get it when she passes. Now she has my cousin's son living with her there though (He's 16) and I know they're going to argue when she passes... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
If he has permission to be there, then he would have to be removed like any other person who had a legal right to be there. You would have to evict them from the property. Since he is there by permission, the 'squatters rights' or ownership by adverse possession is defeated - he will... View More
I've been paying the taxes on it for years
answered on Jun 22, 2024
To get the land title in Oklahoma as the sole heir of your deceased father, you'll need to go through the probate process. Here's a general outline of the steps:
1. File a petition for probate in the county where your father resided or where the property is located.
2.... View More
It was a verbal agreement that she would remain in the home until she passed, or no longer wanted to live there. I recently discovered that she transferred ownership of the property to her son? Can I take this to probate court or has to too much time passed?
answered on May 31, 2024
Hire an OK attorney now that handles real property litigation. You and the other heirs need to file an Ejectment, Trespass, Quiet Title, etc. action immediately. Also check the title prior to filing suit. Hopefully Probate will not be required for the heirs to have standing (I am not... View More
It was a verbal agreement that she would remain in the home until she passed, or no longer wanted to live there. I recently discovered that she transferred ownership of the property to her son? Can I take this to probate court or has to too much time passed?
answered on May 31, 2024
Normally, any transaction involving real property needs to be in writing. If there is anything, even in a letter, to indicate that this was your father’s desire for you to ultimately become owner of the property, it would help your case. If it passed completely to your stepmother, the she would... View More
My parents have no will I am the only child that shares both parents. They passed with no will. Can I I herit the property. It's just the house bo assets
answered on May 8, 2024
If you are legally adopted through the courts, then you are considered a child with the same rights of a naturally born child. This does not mean you are guaranteed the house, but it does mean you potentially have a rightful share in the home. You should contact an estate/probate/family law... View More
Before her death or have paper filed placing the 20 acres in a grandsons name due to her death. What will I have to do to get it put in my or the grandsons name I was Power of Attorney for her at time of death will I need siblings approval. The grandson and I have paid bills and taxes at her 20... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2024
It sounds like you are not the only heir at law. Hire an OK attorney to search title, determine heirship. and then the heirs can come to an agreement about who is to have fee, continue to share ownership as tenants in common, or partition it. POA ended at principal's death.
Purchased a house 2009, parents never put a dollar towards house, now sibling out of vengeance trying to pull my house in, when my father said it was my house and did not list it in his Will, because he never considered himself a owner . This is in arkansas
answered on Nov 8, 2024
Was the will probated? If not then it has no effect. Then the heirs at law own the property, and yes, each heir can demand a Partition in Court. You might argue your contributions entitle you to a larger share from the net proceeds of the sale. Hire am AR lawyer to search the title and... View More
Five years ago, my grandmother "sold" me her house for $5 to get it out of her name and avoid probate if she were to pass because she wants me to have it. She's continued to live in it though I pay all property taxes, etc. Recently she's let my cousin's son who is 16 move... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
Hire an OK attorney to determine potential heirs. Those actual heirs have a right to occupy the premises, and sue for possession from anybody else.
my adopted dad passed in 2008 and my mom in 2018 brother refuses to split all. The only 2 that were mentioned of getting nothing in the will was my 2 boys. My brother says I am not a heir because I was adopted by my moms husband. we all have the same mom biologically. Brother sold thier property... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2024
You are an heir at law of both your adopted father and your biological mother. But if your parents had a Will, heir estates pass in accordance with what each Will says.
my adopted dad passed in 2008 and my mom in 2018 brother refuses to split all. The only 2 that were mentioned of getting nothing in the will was my 2 boys. My brother says I am not a heir because I was adopted by my moms husband. we all have the same mom biologically. Brother sold thier property... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2024
You are an heir at law of both your adopted father and your biological mother. But if your parents had a Will, heir estates pass in accordance with what each Will says.
I live in Oklahoma. My mom passed away in 2019. She had a Pour over will and trust. Her home was deeded into the trust and the transfer of everything went smoothly without probate. However, after all was said and done, my brother and I realized my mom had inherited a piece of land (1 acre lot in a... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2024
If that piece of land was not part of the trust, then it now has to go through probate. There’s nothing else than can be done now.
Wills said I get 40 percent and she get the rest and it's been two years I haven't received anything.
answered on May 14, 2024
Hire an OK attorney to probate the copy of the latest Will. But it is important to have some idea of the assets involved as it may not be worth it.
When he bought this house he didn't want my mom anywhere on the note because he wanted to make sure my sisters had no rights to any of it. He died two years ago. My mom says she has "survivorship" but I don't know what that means. The mortgage still Comes in his name as she... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2024
Hire an OK attorney to search the title and determine the estates created. Then you will know who owns the property later when certain different events occur.
answered on Feb 11, 2024
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. At this point, you could repost and add "Real Estate" as a category. The Product Liability category is more about injuries from dangerous products. But it could be difficult to get meaningful guidance on... View More
thier should be a reason and facts for the reason to deny in the order
answered on Nov 9, 2023
A Judge can enter an order with or without any party's approval.
She left her home to my son who's now trying to kick me out when I've been there for 22 years and I'm disabled.
answered on Oct 15, 2023
A trust is a legal entity that holds and manages assets for the benefit of specific individuals or entities, known as beneficiaries. The trust is created by a grantor (in this case, your mother) and is managed by a trustee, who is obligated to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2023
In Oklahoma, the disposition of your mother's ashes, which were claimed by your stepfather after her passing in 2015, is typically determined by legal and familial considerations. If your mother had provided specific instructions for the disposition of her remains in a legal document, those... View More
My lawyer lied to me about the creditor, he said he denied it but he didn't now he's saying i have to let him sale everything, the creditor is my dads ex girlfriend, she has already sued me and the judge told her, she can't do that cause I'm still in probate court, she wants my... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2023
If a creditor's claim is not denied within 30 days after being presented, the claim is deemed denied pursuant to 58 O.S. § 337 even if your attorney did not file an affirmative denial. However, if the claim was not affirmatively denied, the creditor can file suit on their claim until the... View More
(for 2 months) who gets the money?
answered on Apr 13, 2023
If the life insurance does not state a beneficiary would be highly unusual the way the insurance companies work, so that should be researched more. Assuming there is not one listed, then the policy would most likely pay the decedants estate and then the proceeds would go through the normal process... View More
The husband was appointed Admin for her Estate and only listed himself and his 2 children as sole and only heirs. A Notice of Settlement of the civil case was posted on March 23, 2023, but the Final Account and petition for distribution and discharge is coming up April 25th. My question is, does... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2023
Q. Should my mother seek an Oklahoma attorney and make the court date for the Final account and petition?
A, Yes---the mother should contact an Oklahoma accident/injury attorney for the purpose of determining whether or not she has any rights as a result of her daughter's death.... View More
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