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How is an Intestate Estate Distributed in Virginia?
My husband recently passed away, my question is this. Him and his brother were owners of a piece of property in Virginia. The deed reads 1 half to each and it says nothing about suriviors. Does his part fall to me or does it fall back to his brother and also would his daughter have any claim in it. She is my stepdaughter.
09/21/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Virginia | #18721What happens when a person dies intestate or without a will in Texas?
My husband died on 07/17/09 with no will. We are both 66 yrs. old and live on social security and small savings. Must I file something and pay money to the state?
09/17/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Texas | #18659How Do I Transfer Intestate Spouse's Property to Myself?
My husband inherited the house we live in. Later on we took out a mortgage loan and both our names are on the loan. The problem is he passed away and left no will. What do I have to do in order to preserve the house that I live in. I do pay the property taxes and insurance as well as maintain the property.
07/28/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Illinois | #17853My aunt passed away. There was no will. She had no children. She had one brother and 2 sisters all are deceased. The next li...
My aunt passed away. There was no will. She had no children. She had one brother and 2 sisters all are deceased. The next living kin are nieces and nephews from all brothers and sisters. How is the estate divided. Do each of the nieces and nephews get the parents share and divide it amoung the group or is the estate divided equally between the nieces and nephews?
05/22/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Alabama | #16758What legal rights does a wife have to her husbands estate if she is not in his will?
What legal rights does a wife have to her husband's estate if the husband has not made any legal changes to include the wife in the estate ie the house remains in his name as does all investments, his company, insurance etc.?
05/15/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Michigan | #16682How can I take possession of the property my grandfather left when he passed away?
My grandfather died in 1999 and left behind property that's still in his name. He has children that I can not locate and someone is paying the property taxes not related to him. It's actually 2 properties. My question is - How can I get ownership of the properties? There was no Will that I know of. The properties are located in St. Croix U.S.V.I.
04/17/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: California | #16035What is needed by me and my siblings to sell property owned by my deceased parents?
My parents passed away and I was approached by a gentleman who is interested in purchasing the property they own. My father passed away in 1991 and mother in 2006. I was told that since it's been more than two years I wouldn't have to have anything probated. However, I have lots of siblings and know that they to sign some type of form giving me permission to sale the property. ...
04/09/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Georgia | #15925How can my sister or me be determined to be an estate beneficiary to my grandmothers funds?
My grandmother passed away in the 90's. My mom passed away in 2001. My sister and I recieve financial statements for my grandmother. My sister was my grandmothers power of attorney. My grandmother lived in Texas until she moved in with my sister in Colorado till she passed away. Her house was destroyed in a tornado, recorded. There is not any paperwork anywhere. How can my sis...
03/24/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Washington | #15739How at risk are we as far as losing the family inheritance during probate if my mother has no will?
My widowed mother is living but does not currently have a will. She owns a home, has money in bank accounts and owns various posessions of value. She has opened several CDs for her grandchildren (my children). I am her only child and she wishes that all her posessions pass to me and my family. We are not estranged in any way. Unfortunetely, my mother is very reluctant to a...
03/17/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Massachusetts | #15660When my husband passes what properties will I automatically inherit?
My husband and I have 2 homes. On one, I am listed in my maiden name; it is now a rental property. The other one that we live in is in his name. He has adult children by his former marriages; we have none together. In Florida, will the properties automatically be given to me?
03/09/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Florida | #15490