The man has a surviving sister and niece and nephew from deceased sister.
The short answer is that "it depends." There are situations in which no probate is necessary. However, there are often times that family does not file probate and years down the road they find out that they should have. I would recommend you contact a probate attorney in or around the... Read more »
I think we need a bit more information to give you some clear direction, but it sounds like you have violated a couple of probations and the state has filed a couple of Applications to Revoke perhaps? If that’s correct, and if you haven’t confessed the apps or conducted the application hearings... Read more »
My father was my beneficiary but passed away in 1988. My mother had told me that she became the beneficiary. My stepfather recently passed away and my mother is in early demensia so we are getting all legal paperwork together. I found a photocopy of her updating the policy, but no original. Neither... Read more »
If the life insurance policy truly belongs to you, then all you have to do is call the life insurance company and ask, and you can update the beneficiary anytime you want. If you have been paying the premiums, then the life insurance policy probably belongs to you. If you have not been paying the... Read more »
The first step is to file a claim form with Unclaimed Property. After a caseworker is assigned to your case, they'll instruct you on the documentation needed to release the funds. I would recommend reaching out to an attorney for further help if the caseworker tells you that you need to show... Read more »
My aunt was adopted by my biological grandfather before I was even born. We never believed less than blood relation. In her passing, she has family disputing my relationship; "step" is what they're saying. She may have had a will, but that family has taken several documents from her... Read more »
You need to contact an estate/probate attorney as soon as feasible. It may have already been placed into probate or it may not have been. It just depends how aggressive they are and if they have an aggressive attorney. You need someone that can put some time in this since you are out of state. It... Read more »
She had no will. Owned her land and home had 56000 in one account. and other account not sure He was appointed special administratior over her estate in one day. Now what happens? He's living in her home with his wife. He owns property next door and lives in TX. There are 5 of us. I just want... Read more »
If your Mom died intestate you would be entitled to a share of probate assets. You would need an attorney to review the probate documents to tell you what you are entitled to and explain the probate process as it relates to your Mom's case. Every probate is different as to how long they take... Read more »
He is the next living relative and had to send information and initials to funeral home because funeral home wouldn't let partner do it even with will stating so.
In Oklahoma he would not be required to provide a copy of the will but since she died (I am assuming she lived there) in New Mexico you should post in the New Mexico group.
In Oklahoma, if your husband was an heir pursuant to the will he would be given written notice when the will was... Read more »
My father passed away in 2012, His parents outlived him. He has 3 siblings. My father has 2 daughters. My father was married. My grandparents both have passed in2018. I just have learned that my aunt and Uncle replaced my father(after he passed)in the family Trust with my stepmom, leaving me and my... Read more »
You need to contact an estate/trust attorney on this. If in fact the trust specified that you receive your fathers portions then that would be the case. However, there are always complications. If something was not put into the trust then that would not necessarily be transferred to you, or if... Read more »
The probate was placed in probate and ordered to be sold and hasnt zold and its been 2-1/2yrs since court order
You should contact the attorney who is handling the probate. If you don't feel like you are getting anywhere, you should consult with your own attorney to resolve the matter with the estate.
Do we as owners of the house pay the property tax and insurance or does our step mother who will remain in the home?
There is no mortgage on the home. The house is in Oklahoma.
You may look into the will/trust that passed the home to you. But if she was granted rights to be there your failure to pay the taxes would in essence force her to move and therefore not allowed. You as the property owners are responsible for the taxes to be paid. -furthermore, even if the... Read more »
The hospital wrote off my son's fathers bill, Air-Evac wants 64, 000 . This would mean my son would have to sell his home to pay his dad's life flight bill. Does my son have any rights since he is disabled and on SSDI ?
You need to contact a probate attorney as soon as possible to give them all the details and specifics. This is not something you need to wait on or attempt to handle yourself.
How can an heir legally petition court for admin of estate and in that legally bound petition say they are only heir to the estate knowing there is no will and there are 2 surviving children making them both heirs. To say they are the only heir is lying and the court also at the hearing for the... Read more »
Yes, absolutely! If you are a surviving child of the deceased you need to go to the court hearing and let the Judge know there are surviving children. If you have proof (i.e. your birth certificate) I would take that. If you don't have you can provide that later.
My father recently passed away and he had no will. The 2 surviving heirs would be me and my sister as he was not married and parents are deceased. She petitioned courts and left me out as a heir saying she was his only heir. Is this legal & what can I do? I just found out about this accidently... Read more »
I'm sorry for your loss. You, as an heir of your father, have a right to part of his estate if he died without a will. Even if you were adopted later on, you are still his biological son and his heir. As an heir you should have received notice of the hearing. However, sometimes notice of a... Read more »
My 82 year-old stepdad just passed, and though he and my mom (married 32 years) had a typed doc stating that in the event of either’s death, everything would go to the other, in the event of both of their deaths, everything would go to me, the document wouldn’t qualify as a will since there are... Read more »
I am sorry for your loss. Since the property is in your stepdad's name only, there will have to be probate of the estate. You should contact a probate attorney as soon as possible to discuss all of the facts so they can give your mother appropriate advice. Your mother may have homestead... Read more »
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I am sorry for your loss. Wills are not effective until they are admitted to probate. The probating of a will determines that it is in fact the decedent's last valid will. In the absence of a valid will, the property is owned by all of the heirs at law. Whether there is a will or not, in... Read more »
My father passed away in January and left my brother as executor of a trust. He got greedy and kept everything except an old classic car my father was storing in his friends garage. It’s been almost 8 months and the friend told me if my brother didn’t come get the car to just take it. Now my... Read more »
You stated that your brother "got greedy" and kept everything. Do you have reason to believe that the trust states that you get property? If so, you should contact an attorney to file a petition with the court to review the trust to determine if the property is supposed to go to your... Read more »
It is an Estate account and yes you need to set one up. You will have to file an accounting with the Court before the money is distributed.
They were legally married but he has not lived in the home since she passed, has a new girlfriend. My daughter and I have been in the home. He now wants me to move out without reason. I am my mothers only child and he signed a quit claim deed to my mother. Where do I stand with this. She didnt have... Read more »
If he signed a quit claim deed assigning his interest to your Mom then the house belongs to her. You should get a probate on file asap. As her only child you are her natural heir and the house should go to you but you have to have a Court determine that. Good Luck!
Grandfather died years ago and left a house to his children, but there's no will. My mom became executor and completed to probate process in California where he lived al so I'm looking into getting it started here. I just read there's a simplified process that we could do if either... Read more »
If the house is in Oklahoma and your grandfather passed away in another state or his Oklahoma assets were below $200,000, you should qualify to do a summary administration (a shortened probate process). So long as no one contests you starting the probate process and being named as Personal... Read more »
He had no will & I wasn't added to the deed on our home. Myself & kids have lived in our home & currently still do. Husband has 1remaining heir and to their belief he passed away single when in fact he did not. Probate court date is days away & I need to know how to address the... Read more »
Yes, you need to go to the Court hearing and tell the Judge what you posted. If you have your marriage license take it to the hearing, so you can prove you are married and a copy of the deed to show that the home was purchased after the marriage. If you don't have the documents, just tell the... Read more »
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