Questions answered by Robert W. Hughes Jr.

Archived

I am beneficary of my husband money can I be sued by kids or ex 's

Robert's answer | Answered on May 15, 2009

You can be sued, but if you are a named beneficiary, you should prevail.

Archived

My mother is the executor of her mothers estate. My mother died last week. What happens with the executorship now?

Robert's answer | Answered on May 12, 2009

You will need to notify the probate court that your mother died. If the Will names a successor executor, that person needs to apply to be the...

Archived

Does my executor sister have to show me our dad's assets like stocks, bonds, CD's, etc. before she splits them with me?

Robert's answer | Answered on May 06, 2009

I assume your sister is the executor of the estate? If so, you can demand that she give you an inventory. Whiel thisis normally due 90 days after...

Archived

My father's will stipulated that all debts public and private be paid. He had a mortgage on his house when he died.

Robert's answer | Answered on May 04, 2009

The question is not that simple although executors are required to pay ongoing bills. If the house was upside down, he shoudl let it go. If it...

Archived

My mom passed years ago and i'm her closest living relative the deed to her house is still in her name how can i put it in mine

Robert's answer | Answered on May 01, 2009

You might be able to use a Deed of Assent. The better practice is to petition the probate court for letters of administration. Once those are...

Archived

We can not locate the other administrator of my husbands fathers estate and can not claim funds that are held in a account in GA

Robert's answer | Answered on April 30, 2009

You should file a Petitoin to Settle Accounts. When the administrator does not file an answer, you can ask the court to remove him and allwo the...

Archived

My father did 5 years ago. My sister will not finaliza the will because a nephew has threatened to sue her.

Robert's answer | Answered on April 28, 2009

You can do either of two things. You can ask the court to appoint you as successor executor. You need to check the will to see who your father...

Archived

Can my wife bill her mom's estate for caring for all her needs for the past 10 years?

Robert's answer | Answered on April 27, 2009

She can bill the estate, but the estate has a right to reject the bill. She can then sue the estate, but her chances of collecting are very slim...

Archived

Should I sign a document to probate a will?

Robert's answer | Answered on April 25, 2009

This form is presented to all beneficiaries and heirs when someone's will is filed for probate. You should sign this form only if you also...

Archived

When my father died in Missouri, it did not go through probate, and I did not receive anything.

Robert's answer | Answered on April 25, 2009

Your father may not have owned anything when he died, and therefore, there was no need to probate his will. However, if your father had a will, it...

Robert W. Hughes Jr.'s Answers (1056)

I am beneficary of my husband money can I be sued by kids or ex 's

My mother is the executor of her mothers estate. My mother died last week. What happens with the executorship now?

Does my executor sister have to show me our dad's assets like stocks, bonds, CD's, etc. before she splits them with me?

My father's will stipulated that all debts public and private be paid. He had a mortgage on his house when he died.

My mom passed years ago and i'm her closest living relative the deed to her house is still in her name how can i put it in mine

We can not locate the other administrator of my husbands fathers estate and can not claim funds that are held in a account in GA

My father did 5 years ago. My sister will not finaliza the will because a nephew has threatened to sue her.

Can my wife bill her mom's estate for caring for all her needs for the past 10 years?

Should I sign a document to probate a will?

When my father died in Missouri, it did not go through probate, and I did not receive anything.