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4 legal questions have been posted about wills and probate by real users in Wyoming. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include living wills, and contested wills. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

I am wondering if my mother's estate has to go through a formal probate for all her assets or just the portion of property that needs to change names.

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Contact a local probate attorney.  In most states a small estate can only be used if there is no Will.  "Collection of personal property by affidavit" by relatives is ineffective.
Contact a local probate attorney.  In most states a small estate can only be used if there is no Will.  "Collection of personal property by... Read More

Mother passed away with no will

Answered 5 years and 7 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
If they want to spend the money to probate an estate in hope of getting a share of things which are likely to bring little or no money at a garage sale, they can.  The real difficulty, probate or no probate, is deciding who gets what.  If you can resolve that, you can spare a lot of hurt feelings and maybe save some semblance of a relationship with your siblings.... Read More
If they want to spend the money to probate an estate in hope of getting a share of things which are likely to bring little or no money at a garage... Read More

My mother passed away sept 30, 2011,,there was no will, my 2 brothers took everything she had which is 2 houses etc, I recieved nothing,,am i entitled

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by John Palley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would hire a Maryland probate attorney ASAP!  It is very likely that all assets transferred from your dad to your mom.  Then the question is if your mom had a will at her death?  That's probably where I would focus my inquiry initially. Good luck you!  -John
I would hire a Maryland probate attorney ASAP!  It is very likely that all assets transferred from your dad to your mom.  Then the question... Read More

My father past away is Sep. My uncle has never filed the will. I have been told the will had to be filed with in 30 days or it would be no good.

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by Robinzina Bryant (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If there is a will, it is required to be filed.  It must be filed even if there is no Probate proceeding to be opened up.  Failure to file a will w/i 30 days of death of decedent (your father herein) can be considered secreting the will and in IL is punishable as a Class 3 felony akin to theft of property.  Do you know for a fact your uncle has not filed the will?  Note as I alluded above, filing a will is not the same as probating the will.  He may indeed have filed the will, but then chose not to open a probate estate.  Depending on what was in the estate, your uncle may not have been required to open Probate.  All filed wills are public documents, so go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court and inquire if your father's will is on file and proceed from there.   Hope this helps.... Read More
If there is a will, it is required to be filed.  It must be filed even if there is no Probate proceeding to be opened up.  Failure to file... Read More
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