The lawyers office has signed & notarized originals, and we still have our copies.
Kansas allows for the probate of wills executed outside the state. K.S.A 59-609 provides that a will executed outside the state in the manner prescribed for Kansas wills, or by the law of the place of it was signed, or by the law of the place testator's residence either at the time of its... Read more »
That emoticon, like most emoticons, is likely licensed to the users of apps that allow users to post that emoticon. It is probably not available for commercial use, but the license might extend to other uses, contact an intellectual property lawyer in Kansas City, MO to discuss the ins-and-outs.
My uncle and I were my grandmother's financial and medical DPOA's. We had to place her in nursing facility on 3.25.21 and her home was then listed for sale on 3.26.21 to pay expenses. My uncle signed the listing agreement on her behalf on that date and a contract was placed for the... Read more »
Your question is highly fact-specific, not a general question that can be answered with a general answer. You need a personal consultation with an attorney who can review all of the facts and give you personalized advice.
Assets are bank account approx. $175k which she named 2 dtrs as co-owners. 40 acres of farmland that also names these 2 dtrs on the title. All children are in agreement to divide evenly 4 ways. All agree to hold the land at the present time. It is currently being rented by a farmer. It yields... Read more »
Your fidelity to fulfilling your mother's wishes is admirable. She would be proud. There are some details that are undefined that could be important to the proper method of implementing your mother's wishes and you should seek the advice of an attorney and a tax advisor.
If your... Read more »
Married in 2013. Home in Kansas was purchased later that year for approx $125k, using funds exclusively from wife. This is the residence. Currently worth approx $150k.
Wife wishes that upon her death, husband is allowed to stay in the home until no longer needed, then it is to pass on to... Read more »
It would be possible for a husband and wife to transfer their residence to the wife as trustee under a revocable living trust established by her and naming her as the initial trustee. The trust could provide for the husband to have the right to live in the house during his lifetime. Mortgage and... Read more »
They said if we do t take the offer they will condemn the property
Rural water districts, like most utilities, have the power of eminent domain. K.S.A. 82a-619 (a). With apologies for the length of the following url, the link below is to an article about use of eminent domain by rural water districts in Kansas. It was written by Gary Hanson, of Stumbo Hanson LLP.... Read more »
The options available to you depend upon the nature and amount of assets in the estate, whether a will exists, and the cooperation of all of the persons who are heirs at law or named in the will, if any. For small estates not involving real estate or intangible assets such as stocks, there is a... Read more »
My father and his brother are in agreement with her wishes.
If you, your father, and brother represent all of the persons with a possible interest in your grandmother's estate, the three of you may enter into a valid settlement agreement that controls the ownership of property in the estate. There are several steps that you would have to follow to... Read more »
our bid was beat. SO then the real estate agent told us this was one and done going tpo be the fnal bid. AS he went back to original bidder who was rejected and he gave new offer which we then bid our best offer assuming we were the final bid as he had said. Only to receive a call that said we lost... Read more »
The obligations of a broker to buyer and to seller may vary based upon whether they are a seller's broker, buyer's broker, or a transaction broker. The duties of the different types of brokers are summarized by the Kansas Real Estate Commission on the following website:... Read more »
Unsure if there was a will but the decedent was only a week buried is it even the heirs legal right to sell a house?
After a person passes away, an probate estate may be opened. If there is a will, it must be filed with the court within six months of the date of death and an executor will be appointed. If there is no will, an heir at law or creditor may file a petition to probate the estate for the benefit of... Read more »
The statute of limitation for an action based upon a written agreement is 5 years. If the agreement was oral, it would be 3 years. There may be some statutory rights (e.g., Landlord Tenant) that are involved in which case the statute of limitations would generally be three years. If the statutory... Read more »
And dad changed it my brother got everything I didn't even get a will copy is this legal
It is unclear whether your question pertains to your mother's or father's estate. Because of that ambiguity, I would encourage you to visit with an attorney.
Your mother and father may have had a joint will. Attorneys generally discourage clients from writing joint wills because... Read more »
Went to hospital for knee and hip pain.
Yes, you should consult with a lawyer---you want to make sure that you are protected----Use the Find a Lawyer tab and search for injury/accident lawyers in your area and contact a few of them----most give free, no obligation first meetings on these type cases----I know my firm does----so take them... Read more »
His assets including property. So how can I get his check cashed? I have a saving account and so does his wife but the bank says they can't cash it.
No bank will cash a government check that is not signed by the intended recipient. Either get your son to sign it over to you or keep it until he gets out of jail.
Why is it that a mental evaluation is required in order to prove that an elderly person has been conned into adding a POD on their banking account?
Kansas has statutes and case law that recognize that undue influence and manipulation of an elderly person is wrong. In some instances, it is a crime. In some instances, the court has the power to right the wrong. In both instances, the court's job is a difficult one. As all people age, their... Read more »
lawyers trying to settle and sibling declare descendants wasn't in a will and trying to force sheriff sale
In Kansas, there are ways in which real estate can transfer outside of probate and without respect to what a Will says. Seems like there are a number of issues here. I would recommend hiring an attorney -- even if just for an hour or so -- to help figure out what exactly is going on. Disclaimer:... Read more »
My friends housemate passed away recently. They lived together for about 10 years in one house (owned by the living housemate) in Missouri. The deceased had no family at all that were living, except for one estranged brother who may be in prison, whereabouts unknown and no will made out. The... Read more »
A Kansas attorney could advise best here, but your post remains open for four weeks. At this point, you might not want to lose more time waiting for a response in a different legal category, but this is something that attorneys in the Probate and Estate Planning categories would have the most... Read more »
My parents are Venezuelan citizens. They came to the US on a Tourist visa in early Feb of 2020, their goal was a 4 months visit but due to Covid restrictions they were unable to leave as planned and after a few failed attempts they haven't been able to leave the US as of Feb 2021. The last... Read more »
A US citizen adult child can sponsor their parents for green cards provided the parents entered the United States with permission. Parents can still adjust status to get a green card if sponsored by their adult child, despite that they are out of status. However I would advise your parents not to... Read more »
I have rough prototype for an invention , i’ve done a rough patent search. I just want to protect my idea as best as possible. And maybe advice on my next steps .
Every licensed attorney has a legal and ethical duty to keep confidential everything you disclose, unless they let you know in advance that they may have a conflict of interest. Many people consider this to be sufficient to protect your interests. You can also ask the attorney to sign a... Read more »
Not clear exactly what happened here. Most all filings are online now, so there is no delay in filing. If you physically dropped off paperwork with the clerk and they did not file timely, that could be a real problem. Currently because of Covid-19 most statutes of limitations are suspended, so... Read more »
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