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Im am the grandson and attempting to begin the probate process i assume...
I am sorry for your loss. This question was pushed out to patent attorneys and does not belong there. I am responding so that the question it linked to the right groups.
BF (now ex) and I bought a house together in Texas. Deed is in both our names but he's the only one on the mortgage; property is homesteaded, neither of us owns any other real estate. Since he earned 10x what I did, he paid the mortgage - until a year and a half ago when he sort of went out... Read more »
(I practiced law for 15 years in Oklahoma City, but I've been practicing here in PA since '89)
The result of his bankruptcy filing on your interests will depend, in part, upon whether your ex files in TX or OK.
In OK, a joint owner has a right to seek contribution for... Read more »
Example, on a 273.5 a PC is filled out seeking the arrest of the aggressor. How long can Police enforce the PC statement?
more info needed.
did you report this person (Spouse?) to police.
did they come out and arrest? if so it is up to the DA to decide what to do with the case.
the court does not care that you worked it out though that is positive.
the victim is the People of the State of California so it is the DA that represents them and must be convinced to dismiss or reduce charges.
there is a new law as of 1/1/21 that you MAY be able to qualify for... Read more »
There are three children. Two of the children are surviving. The house/property was left to one child, there is no dispute. Does the house/property need to go to probate before it is sold? The deceased child leaves behind two children, are they entitled to anything?
From the description, it is not clear whether there was a Will. If there was a Will, it should be submitted to probate (proving). If not, an Application for Determination of Heirship, etc. or a Small Estate Affidavit should be filed with the court. Then a Distribution Deed can transfer the... Read more »
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