She had 2 life insurance policies naming me as the only beneficiary. She also had joint checking account with me. I have received 3 checks since her death made out to her estate (the checks were for reimbursement of some insurance premiums). Bank says I need to open an estate account & deposit... Read more »
answered on Nov 29, 2022
No, you can complete a small estate affidavit and present that to the bank.
My ex husband owes me court ordered alimony has not paid me in almost 4 yrs he moved to Florida a yr ago built a million dollar home . I have served him a few time never showed up for court the judge has him in contempt here in Massachusetts. I don’t know what I need to do to start a Florida case... Read more »
answered on Nov 28, 2022
You would need to hire a family law lawyer here in Florida. He would need to domesticate the foreign Massachusetts Alimony order here in Florida. Once that transfer is made, you can then enforce that via discovery and contempt if need be.
There is 4 co-tenants 2 have passed 1signed back with a quit claim dead to last co tenant there is no will this was all done with a warranty deed does the other siblings have a right to probate this
answered on Nov 25, 2022
It sounds like you need an attorney to search the title, determine heirship, then draft/execute and record the proper instruments.
My brother is constantly threatening me and my sister is too they have tried to find somebody to hurt me can I do anything about it
answered on Nov 25, 2022
You have not stated sufficient facts. But if Mother is passed, and owned real property, then you and your Siblings are Heirs At Law as Tenants In Common of Undivided Interests. You might hire an attorney to prosecute a Partition Action.
His car is still in my driveway. I am in Florida. Can I legally have it towed ? Also my HOA says it needs to go bc there’s no insurance and expired out of state tags. She’s causing a ruckus and I just want the car gone.
answered on Nov 25, 2022
Yes, you can have it towed, but I suggest that you first give her a few days written notice.
Incapacitated Ward under Full guardianship (person/estate) in Michigan has been moved to Ohio nursing home long term care on full Medicaid/Medicare. I made the facility rep payee for SS check. Ward has one monthly bill, and basic needs/care (clothing, personal items) managed by guardianship now.... Read more »
answered on Nov 23, 2022
You may be required to 'transfer' the guardianship to the Ohio court. The Michigan court no longer has jurisdiction and may not be able to terminate the case unless it is being transferred. You bring up a couple other complicated issues. I recommend seeking counsel in the county in which... Read more »
answered on Nov 22, 2022
Yes, you can certainly request a continuance at the time of the hearing or beforehand. Oftentimes you can call the court clerk beforehand and request a continuance. Worst-case scenario, you can request the continuance at the hearing. I also recommend checking the probate examiner's notes on... Read more »
inherit?
answered on Nov 22, 2022
The Court may order it until Probate is closed. But Heirs take at death, not after the Probate is closed. You may move the Court to stop the renting and take possession. But the renter has to have a Detainer filed against him by someone with authority or ownership, unless he leaves... Read more »
How much do you think Insurance companies will settle out ??There were two other vehicles involved!
answered on Nov 22, 2022
You should have your lawyer explain this. If you do not have counsel, you should retain one for representation. Good luck.
How much do you think Insurance companies will settle out ??There were two other vehicles involved!
answered on Nov 22, 2022
I am very sorry to hear about your daughter.
As to our question: It’s unclear to me whether you went to probate court and the estate was set up (you were appointed as personal representative or not?). Assuming you were and there is insurance available it often does not take very long... Read more »
Parent and Child is on the Deed . Parent dies and left Will with Child as Executor and 100 Beneficiary. Is there any reason the Will would have to be probated ? Doesn’t the survivor assumes 100 percent of the property is Deeded to both?
Parent and Child is on the Deed . Parent dies and left Will with Child as Executor and 100 Beneficiary. Is there any reason the Will would have to be probated ? Doesn’t the survivor assumes 100 percent of the property is Deeded to both?
answered on Nov 25, 2022
There is no way to avoid probate and you will have to have a new deed recorded. Whether or not there is a mortgage may raise additional issues. You really need to have a virtual or in-person consultation with an experienced attorney. Good luck.
What paperwork will they want me to sign? And can they refuse me my money if I choose not to sign anything other than a receipt for my money? If they refuse what steps do I need to take next?
answered on Nov 21, 2022
You shouldn’t have to sign anything other than a receipt that you have received the funds. If you don’t receive the funds, you will have to make a motion to hold the disbursing agent in contempt.
When my dad was in the hospital, she would not let us see him to say goodbye and claims that he told her that his children and grandchildren get nothing, I finally received the family photo albums with missing pictures. She had only been married for 10 years and she even took the military flag... Read more »
answered on Nov 21, 2022
I'm sorry to hear of your loss and the difficult position you are in regarding your father's estate. Your question did not mention your jurisdiction or if there was a Will. In most states a Will is given priority for how personal property (the flag, jewelry, furniture, photos, etc.) and... Read more »
They never shared a marital home he lived with my mother the entire time. She chose to live with her ex-husband and their two youngest children. Unfortunately, my nephew died in the hospital not because of the treatment the doctors were giving him, but because of his lifestyle the treatments... Read more »
answered on Nov 21, 2022
Certain people have the right to participate in probate court proceedings for a decedent estate. These people are called "interested persons" as defined by Michigan law. For example, a deceased person's spouse is an interested person. If the deceased person had any surviving... Read more »
Me and the wife stayed in the home made the payments from a joint account and I remodeled the house and also help make the payments and paid the sister off from her portion of the house am I initialed to any portion of the sale of the home
answered on Nov 21, 2022
You will need to review the specific facts of your situation with an attorney. The answer to your question will depend on what written agreements you have, how the home is titled, whether or not your mother-in-law left a Will or Trust, how much you can prove you have done to increase the current... Read more »
Are trying to buy my rights for the property in Oklahoma. I don't know how much it's worth and I don't know how to find out. What kind of lawyer should I talk to and should I find one here or in Oklahoma? Thank you
answered on Nov 21, 2022
Be cautious when dealing with companies who want to purchase the minerals. Often purchasers know much more about your minerals than you do. For example, they may be aware increased development in the near future. Also, they will typically want you to warrant title which means that you may have... Read more »
I am an only child and my father wasn't married. My father was Muslim- I am not. I am female. My father told me about the bank accounts and investments and insurance policies he was leaving me. How do I get them when I'm in Nevada?
answered on Nov 19, 2022
An attorney familiar with Egyptian law will very likely provide a much better answer than I will. But just in case one does not leave an answer, maybe my answer will be a good start. In the US, the laws governing how property passes to heirs/descendants, depends upon residence of the deceased at... Read more »
No spouse, no children, no parents, no grandparents. One living sibling, and three deceased siblings. Does the living sibling receive everything, or do the children of the deceased siblings (nieces and nephews) receive a share?
answered on Nov 18, 2022
If there is no Will and no surviving spouse, parents or children / grandchildren, the nieces and nephews of the Deceased (children of the deceased sibling) receive under "representation". For example, if there were 4 siblings who either survived or who died with their own issue, then the... Read more »
The check is a distribution from my late aunt's trust. We are unable to deposit it because we have no estate account for my mother. There was no probate process initiated for her because my parents' assets were combined/shared 100% -probate was done via my father's summary... Read more »
answered on Nov 18, 2022
Generally speaking, you're right in thinking your first and best step is to talk to the trustee of the trust.
Depending on the language of the Trust there might be a fair amount of flexibility in how they can issue the distribution checks.
Additionally, in most trusts there is... Read more »
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