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What is Exempt Property in Probate?
My brother was going through a divorce at the time of his sudden death. No will. He was separated over 2 years , divorce paperwork was in the courts. One son, 20 years old, has hasn't lived with his father for a year. His separated wife has moved on and has been living with someone for 3 years as was my brother, he had been with his girlfriend over a year. I understand that sh...
09/01/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Florida | #25443How is Property in New Mexico Psasedt o Heirs?
Which form do I need to fill out as the executor (trustee) of my fathers estate for property in NM. I live in Michigan. In his will my brother and I inherit the property in New Mexico. What form and what documentation will I need to provide to Luna County and to which department in there goverment branch
08/18/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: New Mexico | #25361Will There Be Problems Transferring Property if My Father's Estate Was Never Probated?
My mom and my dad were married for 27 years. When they bought their home, my dad was the only one on the grant deed. My father passed away 30 years ago and my mom has done nothing about it. Will we have problems if she passes away? She has a will giving her siblings all rights to the home and she has my dad's death certificate
08/17/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: California | #25350How Can I Make Sure I Get My Inheritance in a Will After My Parent Dies?
how can i be sure i get my share of the inheritance, when my 95 yr. old mother passes.i bekieve my brother and sister are planning to split the inheritence between them. my mother has a written will leaving all equally to us 3 kids. my brother is the executor. [we are not talking_ i don't have a copy of the will! my brother won't send me one and my mom is unable to! thank-you!...
08/17/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Illinois | #25348Can an Executor Appoint an Agent With a Power of Attorney While the Executor is Out of State?
I am the designated executor for a person living in San Diego County CA. If she dies when I am out of the country can I designate a limited POA to someone in CA to act on my behalf (funeral arrangements etc) until I return?
08/16/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Colorado | #25339How Do I Find Out the Contents of an Ex-Spouse's Will or If There is a Trust?
My ex-husband passed away recently. We have a minor son. My ex-husband did not remarry and there are no other children. Question: As the surviving parent of the minor child, what information am I entitled to regarding the estate on behalf of our son? Do I have the right to be at the reading of the will? The family is hostile and not forthcoming with any information. I do not wi...
08/15/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Idaho | #25333How Long Does a Person Have to Contest a Will in South Carolina?
My father in law lived in South Carolina with his oldest daughter. His will was drawn up in Maryland. He passed away in February 2011. He did not own property, his car was paid for and had no debt. He has approximately $450,000 which will be shared among his 3 children and daughter in law, the wife of a deceased son. At first his daughter said that she was going to contest...
08/09/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: South Carolina | #25301How Can I Force My Relatives to Show Me a Copy of the Deceased's Will?
If I hire an attorney, can my half-sister be required by the courts to provide a copy of my step-father's will to me? We know absolutely nothing of my mother's or step-father's (who are now both deceased) wishes written in the Will. Is this legal? We only know what she is telling us and she is not telling us anything. She has changed the locks on the doors and she is the on...
07/20/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Oregon | #25207Do Final Medical Expenses of the Deceased Need to be Paid?
My mother died intestate. Her only assets were $1200 in a Social Security account and her house which she owned free and clear. We had to borrow the money for her funeral. Since this is clearly a house-only estate, do we have to pay the debts she incurred while she was alive? They are primarily medical bills related to her final illness.
07/20/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Minnesota | #25205How is Property Distrributed in Intestate Estates in North Carolina?
my grandfather purchase property before he married my grandmother he (deceased) years later she has more children my grandmother (deceased) are they heir of the property. its heir property
07/17/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: North Carolina | #25196