I have been willed a piece of property and I do not want it. If I deny the property will it go directly to the heirs.

You may renounce your portion of the inheritance, and if so, it will become a part of the other miscellaneous property to be distributed under the...

When the probate of a will is not a public record, where should a potentially interested party look to find the will?

I agree with Attorney Reed. If the Court records in the county where the mother resided do not reflect an open probate case and the potential...

Probate Does the estate have to be reopened son won a wrongful death suit What is the average cost$2500 seems high. Only child

This question is similar to one I just responded. However, some facts have been added with the identification of a wrongful death suit and the...

Probate law, if the estate has been closed and a lawsuit was won on behalf of the deceased does the estate have to be reopened

Your question involves multiple issues and raises questions. Is the lawsuit on behalf of the deceased final and successful, or is it still pending...

You have multiple issues and are looking at a significant will contest case. This forum is better suited for more general information. Further,...

How can i prove i am a decedent's child in a will contest?

I agree with Attorney Green. DNA testing may be possible, but you should move quickly. Even if there were no issue with blood relation, the will...

For a deceased relative's vehicle, should we sell it for a trade in value price or private party value?

I agree with the prior responses. Fair market value is generally recognized as the price a buyer would pay to purchase the vehicle in an arms...

Can a PR legally sell estate items a garage sale when I, as an heir, have never been given access to take what I wish to have?

I agree with my colleagues as well. Find a probate attorney who practices in the Columbia area as soon as possible. Use the Find a Lawyer feature...

IN PENNSYLVANIA , IS AN ESTATE OF AN INDIVIDUAL REQUIRED TO PAY AN UNPAID INHERITANCE TAX OF THAT INDIVIDUAL?

I will only add to the fine responses which have already been given. Use the Find a Lawyer feature on this site to find a qualified probate...

How long does the Executor have to file the will in Louisiana?

Your question is similar to another Louisiana law question to which I responded. My response to the other question applies here: Louisiana law is...