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How Do I Find Out Whether Someone Left Me Something in His Will?
I had a friend x, that passed away last June in Baltimore in the County. He told me that he was going to include me in his will. I did not hear about anything yet. And I would like to know if I have to do something or I just have to keep waiting to know what his will was.
05/02/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Maryland | #24762What Will Happen to Me and My Property if My Landlord Dies?
What happens to my personal property if I am living with someone in their home when they die, and they have no will?
04/30/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Arkansas | #24753How Can I Force the Executor to Probate the Will?
What can I do legally to protect my legal right to know exactly what was in my parents will. My dad past about 5yrs ago. My mom just past in January 2011. My sister wouldn't share what was in their safe deposit box and has yet to share the exact content of the will. Is there anything I can do without going through a probate court? Is there a statue of limitation on the will in ...
04/25/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Texas | #24711How Do I Claim Part of a Parent's Estate Where DNA Proves I'm the Child?
I am 56 years old. DNA testing established paternity. My father is now ill an not likely last past the next 3 months. I would like to claim my share of his estate. He lived in Cincinatti, OH. I live in Birmingham, AL. What do I do to initiate the process either prior to his death or after his death?
04/20/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Alabama | #24682Can I Collect Estate Property Withan Heirship Affidvit in Kansas?
My father died on March 25, 2011 in Lansing, Kansas. He did not have a will. Do we have to go through the probate process if he has little property (a 1993 Mobile Home worth $19,000; a 1992 Econoline Van worth 2,600 and 27 Savings Bonds ($100 full value) from 2008-2010. He does not own real estate as the mobile home is titled like a vehicle. All 5 grown children are in agre...
04/19/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Kansas | #24677How Does an Estate Collect a Debt Oweed to the Deceased?
My husband died in April 2010, no will. In Feb 2010 he paid cash for a pickup for an employee and put himself as lienholder, he died before we got a note typed. What are our rights as heirs in regards to this truck?
04/19/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Texas | #24669How Do I Transfer Property From a Deceased Relative to Surviving Heirs in Florida?
My Mom died in PR in Jan 26 but left 2 lands in Gainesville, Florida which I have the deeds. I only have 1 brother and we are the only survivors. Do I need the Affidavit of Heirship or Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship to change the land to our names and ensure that if one of dies, the land belongs to the other one.
04/12/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Florida | #24635What Happens When a Parent Dies Without a Will in Virginia With Children From Another Marriage?
I live in Virginia. My father died 11 years ago without a will. The only asset he had was a house. He purchased the house in 1958, together with my mother. During the 80's my mom was having serious health issue, and they were afraid that creditors might come after the house for medical bills. They removed my mom's name from the house deed. My father passed away first, in 2001. ...
04/12/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Virginia | #24624When Does a Deed Bypass Probate?
We established a quick claim deed between a Mother and 3 sons on real estate property in 1999. When she dies does the quick claim deed bypass probate in State of Wisconsin?
04/02/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Wisconsin | #24548How Do I Find Out Where Joint Bank Accounts of A Deceased Relative Are?
My great aunt passed away almost 3 month ago. While she was alive she told my mother (her niece) and me (her great niece) that she had put my name on one of her savings accounts that holds $50,000 while we were visiting her (she lived in Noblesville Indiana). She went to the bank and put my name on her savings account including my address. She did this because my mother live...
03/14/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: New Jersey | #24401