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My stepdad attorney has lost my mothers will, and my stepdad has lost copy of the will .

Estela's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

If no will can be found, the estate will most likely be treated as "intestate"--dying without a will. The government and courts have devised an...

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Can a personal representative take items from the estate and give them away to her family members when the will states that

Estela's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

The short answer is "NO". You can request an accounting by the PR of the assets and the distributions thereunder. If any impropriety has taken...

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My father had a will and i no he had life insurannce, how do i find out what was written inn his will?

Estela's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

Probate records are public and can be examined by going to the local probate court. If a will was filed and/or probated there will be records of...

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My father died in '86, he had remarried. I've never seen or told his last will & testament. Do I have right to know?

Estela's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

If the local probate court does not have records of a will probated for your father, its possible (a) a will did not exist (b) it was never...

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My furniture is stored at my Dad's house - sister is appointed PR and will not give me furniture back - ?

Estela's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

This question is technically not a "Wills" question, since I have to presume your father did not discuss your furniture in his last testament. ...

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Real estate purchased with my money prior to marriage is it split in a divorce?

Estela's answer | Answered on March 11, 2014

Your facts are a bit too brief for a competent answer. If the "real estate" became the "marital home" it will be treated as a divisible marital...

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Can I get access to information regarding why a parent lost their parental rights?

Estela's answer | Answered on March 11, 2014

Family court cases are not open to the public for inspection and review, so a third party (you) cannot access them. You must be a party to the...

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Probate Court Contempt

Estela's answer | Answered on March 11, 2014

You can be held in Contempt until the entire order (to pay) is satisfied. Moreover, you can be held in contempt of the contempt until you satisfy...

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My father passed and left his GA life estate. How do I change the ownership to me so I can pay taxes and/or partition it?

Estela's answer | Answered on March 09, 2014

You mention a "life estate" in your facts. If in fact your father had a "life estate interest" in the property in GA, you are not entitled to any...

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I was told that I was supposed to testify as a witness in a district court I didn't get a summons do I have acwarrant

Estela's answer | Answered on March 09, 2014

Since, based on your facts, you are a witness for the prosecution you should have been subpoenaed. Call the ADA and find out what they intend to...

Estela Matta's Answers (1910)

My stepdad attorney has lost my mothers will, and my stepdad has lost copy of the will .

Can a personal representative take items from the estate and give them away to her family members when the will states that

My father had a will and i no he had life insurannce, how do i find out what was written inn his will?

My father died in '86, he had remarried. I've never seen or told his last will & testament. Do I have right to know?

My furniture is stored at my Dad's house - sister is appointed PR and will not give me furniture back - ?

Real estate purchased with my money prior to marriage is it split in a divorce?

Can I get access to information regarding why a parent lost their parental rights?

Probate Court Contempt

My father passed and left his GA life estate. How do I change the ownership to me so I can pay taxes and/or partition it?

I was told that I was supposed to testify as a witness in a district court I didn't get a summons do I have acwarrant