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Should I set up an estate for him even if the debts exceed the assets?
My husband died intestate in January 8, 2010. He owned and operated a construction business as an LLC-Sole Proprietor. Now the creditors are after me. Should I set up an estate for him even if the debts exceed the assets? And if so, which forms should I order?
07/08/2010 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Hawaii | #22626How can I claim my deceased father's property if there was no will and he had a spouse?
what rights do I have to my fathers property? I don't know if there was a will, and I do not know his surviving wife at all. He died Dec 09 in state of Il, and had been married to this lady for four years. What can I do to find out, and if she does transfer her name to the property, does she have to legally notify me? I don't want this to be a mess, but I think I am entitled to...
05/21/2010 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Florida | #22188How is the Estate of a person Without a Will Divided in Virginia?
IN STATE OF vA BOTH FATHER & MOTHER HAVE DIED WITHOUT A WILL. tHERE ARE 5 CHILDREN. hOW WILL THE PROPERTY BE DIVIDED.
03/23/2010 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Virginia | #21515Can My Father's Girlfriend Inherit His Property if He Died Without a Will in Mississippi?
My father a divorcee, passed away leaving no will. His girlfriend of 12 years feels entitled to all his assets and property. She refuses to split any property and I quote 'I helped him pay for it all, so it's mine' Where can I read about my legal rights as next of kin to gain legal ground? The state of MS doesn't honor Common Law Marriages, so does she have any legal rights or...
03/03/2010 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: California | #21235What is the Wife's Intestate Share in Pennsylvania?
if a husband and wife are separted and the man is paying court ordered spousal support already if he dies what is his wife alloted from his estate question pertains to PA. LAW
02/04/2010 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Pennsylvania | #20788How would a person's assets be distributed if he failed to sign his Last Will and Testament?
deceased party leaves an unexecuted draft will but have a reasonable amount of assets. What is the process to have an executor appointed to manage the deceased desires to destribute the assets.
11/19/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Maryland | #19694How does spouse transfer real property that was homestead of deceased?
If someone dies without a will in Texas can the spouse use a Quit Claim Deed to convey the homestead property to a new seller AND will title insurance be granted to the new buyer? The estate was not probated due to the low value of the estate.
11/13/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Texas | #19595How Do I Transfer Real Property of Someone Who Died Intestate in Tennessee?
My husband passed away without a will. We had one piece of property that was not in both names. How do I go about selling or get it placed in my name and our two adult sons names? MY HUSBAND DIED SUDDENLY AFTER SURGERY.
10/14/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Tennessee | #19100What is the Administrator's Duty to Sell or Rent Real Estate of the Deceased?
My brother died without a will. I hired a attorney He has his house that appraised at 15,500 He has 3 grown sons, They live in Calif. They have given me permission to be the Administrator. Two of them cant put the house in their name due to child support cases. What would be the legal price they can sell the house for. What are my legal rights as the administrator to purchase t...
10/11/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Ohio | #19032How is Property Distributed in Oregon if There is no Will?
My husbands parents passed away and left him their home, does this mean all the contents in the home are his? There was no will. They just had his name on the home so it was to go to him if anything happened to them.
09/28/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Oregon | #18850