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When the deceased has no will and still owes on a car, who can takeover the car?

Answered 4 years and 10 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Most state DMVs have a downloadable form transferring title when there is no Will or no Will will be probated.  Title transfers to all the children (if there is no surviving spouse).  Insurance should be obtained for any driver-owner who is not bought out.
Most state DMVs have a downloadable form transferring title when there is no Will or no Will will be probated.  Title transfers to all the... Read More

My husband expired April 15 2020. We owned everything jointly,he had a will leaving everything to me. Probate was filed May 2020,I was made PR . In Au

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Talk with your probate attorney about reopening the estate and the estate bank account so that you can deposit the check payable to the estate.
Talk with your probate attorney about reopening the estate and the estate bank account so that you can deposit the check payable to the estate.

What rights to personal and real estate property do my brother and I have when our parent is married and passed away without a will?

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Hire a local probate lawyer to file an Application for Determination of Heirship and Issuance of Letters of Administration to preserve your rights.  Do not delay.
Hire a local probate lawyer to file an Application for Determination of Heirship and Issuance of Letters of Administration to preserve your... Read More
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