Questions answered by Michael S. Lattier

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Do i need an lawyer

Michael's answer | Answered on October 09, 2012

The land with the house passes to your father's heirs outside of probate. The heirs are now owners of the property as tenants in common. Given...

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What can i do about my dads wife who was drawing up devorice papers take my dads stuff who died before the proses was started .

Michael's answer | Answered on July 09, 2012

Without a will, your dad's estate will pass according to the laws of intestacy. Depending on how many children you dad had, his wife is either...

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How can I find out if I have legal claim to a piece of property in my brother's family.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 08, 2012

Unfortunately, the information you have provided is incomplete. If your brother or his wife sold the property, the deed book records should show...

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If the deceased is a minor and the only thing in the estate is a wrongful death settlement....the estate was closed.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 21, 2011

No. If the final order provided for distribution of the minor's estate to the mother, then the funds should be distributed. There is no...

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(1) Will cashing a check marked "final distribution" by my two cousins, who are the co-executors of our aunt's estate, prevent

Michael's answer | Answered on May 12, 2011

It sounds like the estate administration is in Kentucky; therefore, you should consult a probate lawyer licensed in that state. In general, there...

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My sister, the executor of my father's will, did not inform 2 credit card companies of his death and continued to put charges on

Michael's answer | Answered on February 18, 2011

What your sister did was not proper. However, your current attorney should be the one providing advice to you about this situation. The...

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Get house in my name

Michael's answer | Answered on February 02, 2011

I am sorry about your loss. Unfortunately, you have not really provided enough information to determine what your question is. If you and your...

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I am the mother (exwife) of child of father that killed himself she is benf do i have to go to crt to be trustie and appted

Michael's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

Please disregard the second paragraph of my answer. I hit the "paste" selection to incorporate the disclaimer and incorporated part of an answer...

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I am the mother (exwife) of child of father that killed himself she is benf do i have to go to crt to be trustie and appted

Michael's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

If the child is a minor, you will need to be appointed as a guardian in order to supervise the child's funds. There is the potential that this may...

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My father died with no will and a checking account with approx. $30, 000 as his main assest. Is probate and a lawyer necessary?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

Unfortunately, I believe you will need to go through probate in order to obtain the funds located in the bank. There is a statute in Tenn. which...

Michael S. Lattier's Answers (37)

Do i need an lawyer

What can i do about my dads wife who was drawing up devorice papers take my dads stuff who died before the proses was started .

How can I find out if I have legal claim to a piece of property in my brother's family.

If the deceased is a minor and the only thing in the estate is a wrongful death settlement....the estate was closed.

(1) Will cashing a check marked "final distribution" by my two cousins, who are the co-executors of our aunt's estate, prevent

My sister, the executor of my father's will, did not inform 2 credit card companies of his death and continued to put charges on

Get house in my name

I am the mother (exwife) of child of father that killed himself she is benf do i have to go to crt to be trustie and appted

I am the mother (exwife) of child of father that killed himself she is benf do i have to go to crt to be trustie and appted

My father died with no will and a checking account with approx. $30, 000 as his main assest. Is probate and a lawyer necessary?