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Is A Spouse An Interested Party in the Will of a Spouse if Not Named as Executor?
Please find a legal case in Texas that was over thrown where the spouse was not an interested party to the husbands Will. The husband did not name the spouse as executor or alternate executor of his estate. Husband is deceased. This situation involves a lawsuit where the women has entered the lawsuit using the deceased man's last name. She has no legal documentation with his l...
10/18/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: District Of Columbia | #19147How Do I Probate a Will in Texas After the Time Period Has Passed?
my mother died in 5/2005 she had been living with me in TX since 12/2001, iI am the executrix and the beneficiary she left a home in CA and land in TX.The will was done in texas,the time limitation has expired.Do I follow the normal filing rules?Is there a penalty for being late?Thanks
10/09/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Texas | #19011Can I Claim Property Owned Jointly With My Husband if he Dies Without a Will?
I want to sell recreational property jointly purchased by my husband and I prior to our marriage.He is now deceased and their is no will.Can I now claim the total property as his surviving widow to sell? I need an ASAP answer to sell relestate.
09/11/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Virginia | #18582How Does An Executor Transfer Real Property in Texas?
My father sold his house, owner finance, sense then he has died and I am the execator of the estate. Qustion is: house is now paid off and I am told at the Court House that all i need is a release of lein and I can sign the form beause I am the exicator? If so what form do you have for me to get and what info do you have on this matter?
09/08/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Texas | #18511How Do I Probate an Intestate Estate in Arizona?
My husband had no will we have one property in his name.I am told I need to file in probate. What do I need to do.
09/07/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Arizona | #18467How Do I Pay the Debts of an Estate in Massachusetts?
as executor of will which states various accounts outside of Will (beneficiaries)that will be used to pay debt (large final medical debt). Does this mean that these funds should be moved into the Estate Acct instead of being paid directly to beneficiaries? decedent lived in chandler, Texas
08/18/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Maryland | #18144How Does an Executor Distribute Assets to the Heirs?
MY MOTHER-INLAW PASSED AWAY TWO YEARS AGO, IN HER WILL SHE LEFT ONE OF THE FOUR DAUGHTERS HAS EXECUTOR, THE EXECUTOR LIVES IN THE MOTHER HOUSE AND TOLD THE OTHER THREE DAUGHTERS THAT SHE CAN STAY IN THE HOUSE UNTIL SHE WANTS TO SELL IT. THE WILL STATES THE ASSETS TO BE SPLIT EVENLY BETWEEN THE DAUGHTERS.CAN SHE JUST STAY IN THE HOUSE AND NOT SELL IT??DOES MARYLAND HAVE ANY LAW ...
08/03/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Maryland | #17931Can I Receive Assets Under a Will Before the Testator Dies?
My brother owns mother's house. She only has living rights, but she pays all taxes and homeowners insurance. She has in will to leave all her other possesions to me and my sister upon her death. Can he go in house and change locks and not let us have our possesions?
08/03/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: North Carolina | #17925How Do I Transfer Property To an Heir if the Will Isn't Valid?
My wife was left as the soul beneficiary in a will. This will was prepared while the gentleman was incarcerated in Texas. The will and most of the paper work were not notarized because of his location. I need to get the house transferred to my wife's name. What should I do?
06/29/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Texas | #17237How Do I Transfer Real Property From Other Heirs to Myself?
I currently live in Ohio. My Mother has a home in Florida and she recently passed away. The house was 'willed' to the surviving children, of which I am one of the children. I have reached an agreement with my other brothers (3) and sister (1) to where I am going to buy my mom's home and pay each brother/sister their equal share of the value of the home, divided by 5. The attor...
06/24/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Florida | #17172