I have to take a contrary position to the other answer. If a sibling was named as the owner of the house, via a specific bequest, the action of...

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If there is an equity loan on house when deceased passed away and house was left to the daughter , does the daughter have to pay

In New Jersey, the daughter is responsible for the mortgage solely if the specific bequest indicates so. If not, the residue pays any and all...

Notice To Creditors. There are two large debts on the estate I am an executor for. Payments are being made.

Following up on the other answers, one important question is the amount of the debts in relation to the value of the estate. If they exceed the...

An executor not only has a right but an obligation to inventory the assets of an estate including the residence and the contents therein. On a...

How do i find out if my father left his children any money,if my stepmother does not probate his will?

If your father had a will, it most likely would have been probated shortly after his death. Letters admitting a will to probate can usually be...

Florida Estate in Trust. What is the best approach?

A petition for administration is a petition to the local probate court from your sister requesting that she be able to act on behalf of your...

You may have two grounds. First, as Ed accurately states, you are to receive notice that the will was probated within 60 days after the will was...

HELOC on my deceased mothers home. The property has not been transferrred to my name. Do I need to pay in full now?

If the Will specifically leaves you the house, you are to transfer the home and pay off the HELOC in full. However, if you are the residuary...

After my other sister past away my sister took my mother and had her will changed so everything is left to her. what can I do?

The time to act is now. If your sister is as bad as she is with money as you say she is, the Will won't mean anything when your mother dies as...

Father passed no will 1 out 5 sibling contest adminstrater for estate. what should i do without attorney representation?

As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. If you have an effective attorney represent you, the majority may be able to get you or the...