My ex passed away left his truck to our son his aunt came and took the truck because she doesnt want me to drive it ,,

Are you sure there was a will? Some states or the bmv have small estate affidavits. Who paid for the funeral? If there is not life insurance -...

Next step(s)?

If you want immediate access to the bank account you may need to open the estate, even though small. If the funeral home will wait on payment (or...

Check with your attorney that prepared them. He or she probably has a copy and can assist you in certifying that copy or as suggested you could...

Small estate affidavit

If you don't want to wait the 45 days, one of your siblings can serve as a personal representative to administer the estate. You should call an...

Agree. Many list a house in their trust, but they must do a deed that transfers the real estate to them as trustee of the living trust. Check...

How do I know what assets are being listed in probate

This means net estate (so until the estate is administered, bills, fees, and any taxes paid, you may not get an exact amount. You know the...

I need a probate attorney for moms estate

Agree. Find an attorney in your county. If she did an internet will, you may find proof of payment on her charge card statements. Hopefully...

Escrow accounts in estate planning

I'd ask the attorney. The debts should be paid from an estate account - since you may be required to do an accounting. Often an attorney can...

There are many estate planning tools and often a combination of plans may fit. Depending on the relationship and intent - you can have a will and...

Father died and apparently owed back taxes on property tax. Can money left to me as beneficiary be taken?

You should use the funds to pay for the funeral if there is no life insurance. As far as the house, she is a joint owner and the lien of real...