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Ask your probate lawyer about a replevin (recovery of wrongfully taken goods).
There are various reasons for which a court will allow a lawyer to withdraw. Often the court requires the executor to find a new lawyer within... Read Answer
Either party is entitled to withdraw 100% of a joint account during both parties' lives.
100% of a joint account with right of survivorship passes... Read Answer
A Will becomes a public document when it is submitted for probate. Contact the county clerk where your mother lived/died/held real estate.
Yes. The house does not pass out of the estate until the bills are paid. That would be theft. See a local probate attorney for... Read Answer
Yes -- and if she ever wore clothes or had a bed, it is not the only thing in the estate.
See a local elder lawyer. You can find one using the Find a Lawyer function on the website of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys... Read Answer
You would need to show either that your grandfather was not able to understand that he was changing his will or that someone unduly influenced him to... Read Answer
You REALLY need to speak to some good probate attorneys, in Florida for sure, and probably in Michigan as well. If your grandmother died in Florida,... Read Answer
No, but, if her estate has enough assets in it, it would be obligated. When the time comes, if it does, contact a good lawyer and give him or her all... Read Answer
I am aware of no such law, and do not believe there is one. Demand that the lawyer show you evidence of the law, or just ignore him. Whose lawyer is... Read Answer
See a good local lawyer
Go to a well respected local Title Company, and ask them what you need to have good title in your name. You may also need an attorney, but this is a... Read Answer
By all means, see a good local lawyer for help. You can find out if there were any Probate Proceedings and whether or not a will was included. If... Read Answer
Probably, you just need to record the death certificate with the Register of deeds, but, to be sure, you should take all of the relevant paperworkk... Read Answer
Your idea to opt out sounds sensible, but I would be certain I understand what the lawyer means. Good Luck.
You are correct. In the case of your uncle, I assume all of his siblings had died. When that is the case, each person takes individually, not... Read Answer
If the one with a mistake was not an Annual Account, you need to file an amended account and then the regular annual one. This should not be a big... Read Answer
You are probably too late, but you should check with the Probate Court in the county your grandpa lived when he died to see if there were any... Read Answer
yes. Good Luck.
You need to file with the Probate Court in the County in which she lived just before her death. See a good local lawyer if you need help. Good Luck.
You will need to speak with a lawyer in Georgia. If your Dad had real property in Michigan, you may also need one here. Sorry. Good Luck.
Of course you should not acknowledge receipt of something you haven't received. Offer to exchange one for the other. Good Luck.
You can certainly do so if you deed it to the heirs first. You can't end probate with assets left in the estate. If your plan is to sell the house,... Read Answer
If you think there is enough value there to fight about, you should immediately hire a good local lawyer and take all of the information you and your... Read Answer