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As beneficiary of my brother's life insurance would I have to use it to pay off any debts?
I am beneficiary and executor on my brother's will and life insurance policy. Being beneficiary of the life insurance policy, would I have to use it to pay off any outstanding debts of my brothers at his death?
01/27/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: South Carolina | #15082What do I do if my mother passed with no will?
My mother passed away on January 9. She had no will and we had not been able to obtain a Power of Attorney before she passed. She rented her home and other than personal belongings had no assets except for a small bank account and a vehicle that was paid for. Except for medicare and monthly expenses such as electricity,rent, etc., she had no outstanding bills. I have been looki...
01/25/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Washington | #15067I need a deed change from mother name to my name. Mother died and left no will.
I need a deed change from mother name to my name. Mother died and left no will.
01/03/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Michigan | #14910How can I located an attorney to probate a will?
Can you as a Legal firm can help me contact an attorney who will be able to help me probate a will without charging me a fortune? So I can receive an exemption on the property taxes and also need to homestead can not because the property is not probated.
01/02/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Texas | #14902Do I Need To Continue To Pay Rent On A Mobile Home That Is Being Sold
My brother is executor of my dad's estate. I received my dad's bank accounts. My step brother is selling the mobile home that sets on rented property. We are to split the proceeds of that sell. I have been paying the rent since May 2008, do I have to continue paying? What do I need to do?
11/23/2008 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Washington | #14716What are Alabama codes 43-8-41 and 43-8-4?
I have a question regarding a waiver of notice on probate of will for the state of Alabama. Please explain Alabama codes 43-8-41 and 43-8-4.
01/02/2008 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Tennessee | #14408My mother-in-law passed away a month ago..My sister-in-law is the executor of the estate and is trying to sell her mothers ca...
My mother-in-law passed away a month ago..My sister-in-law is the executor of the estate and is trying to sell her mothers car. We have found a buyer and am now being told that my sister-in-law needs a short certificate before she can sell it..Where do we get this, how much does it cost and does she need it if she has the will stating she is the executor and a death certificate...
08/21/2007 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Pennsylvania | #8105What are the Duties of an Executor?
I am named as executor in the Will of my Father. What will be my duties?
05/27/2007 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: ALL | #5984What are my Rights as a Beneficiary?
My uncle just passed away and I am named as a beneficiary of his estate along with my brother, sister, and my uncle's sister. My brother & uncle's sister are the executors. What is my right as a beneficiary to find out what's going on in the process of setteling his estate? Do we have the right to know what's going on during the process, or do we just have to wait until the ...
05/25/2007 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Ohio | #5934Does a small estate have to go through probate or is there a form that can be filled out?
A husband dies and leaves everything to his wife in his will. They have grown children. All deeded or titled possessions were titled in both husband and wife's names. The real estate was in both names with rights of survivorship. Does the wife have to file any legal forms or go through probate? If so, is there a time limit in which this has to be done. The estate is a smal...
05/23/2007 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Iowa | #5765