Could you please tell me to what this statement refers? “That said deceased at the time of xxx death, was xxx seized of real estate consisting of xxx. The market value of which is …” I would like to know what the word “seized” means in reference to this statement.
I live in ABC State. My mother passed away recently and my sister has power of attorney. She went to close my mother’s bank account and they advised her that she needs letters of testamentary or administraction. My mother did not leave a will. Do the letters still apply? All she owned was a 1996…
I have an Asbestos related law suit. I have Letters of Administration naming me as “special administrator not authorized to take possession of money”. I have petitioned the court to be named to administer the estate. I filled out Letters of Probate to Administer Estate.
Daughter executor does not want my new wife to have anything. What can be done?
In the state of X [no state specific advice] how long is a will valid. Example, husband dies leaves a will saying everything to wife,simple estate(home). Did not go through probate , 25 years later wife dies. Does the wife own the home 100% ? per the old will. Deed never changed in 25 years.
I recently filed for bankruptcy and the plan was approved last month. A relative died this week and left me money in the will. Do I have to turn the money over to creditors?
I’d like to know what steps I need to take to change ownership on my grandfahters home. He passed away leaving me his home. I have a copy of his will. His 5 children (all deceased) and their children, other than me, have been ommitted from his will intentionally. My mom, one of his daughters…
My deceased father (State X resident) continues to have oil royalty checks sent to him. My mother needs to transfer title to her but the Co. (in State Y) says they need “Right of Ownership” confirmation “from a judge”. What does this mean? Is there an easier way? The amount is very small and the…
My mother had a life estate and put her house in my name. I lived with her. She died in September 2002 the house is sold March 2005. The lawyer wants a high appraisal on property to estimate capital gains to pay after the sale of the house. The the appraiser said it should be…
I have a family member with a personal injury action resulting from a car accident. He recently died from his injuries and did not have a will. What does a family do? What happens to the claim? Who can pursue it, if anyone?