Seller has died, now sale must go through probate.

I believe the answer to both of your questions should be yes. On the other hand, it is often possible to initiate probate proceedings within a week...

Settling home (tenants in common) via Probate with complications.

The house is not your father's. It is your father's and your mother's estate's, at this point. What he is entitled to may be affected by the...

My 13 year old daughter no longer wants to visit her mentally unstable father...Can she tell a judge she doest want to go?

You are to be commended for watching our for your daughter's best interests, even when it has been difficult to do. It certainly sounds like court...

My ex-wife died . We share a 13 year old daughter. She is the only relative. How do I set up probate without incurring costs?

You need to speak with a qualified probate attorney. The retirement moneys may be protected from the reach of creditors in certain situations. You...

Does a probate have to open for I sell my house?

The answer depends on how you hold title to the property. If the title is as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, then the property is...

In probate.estate person died 2000.Probate started 2006. Uncle wants rent from 2000.

I am not sure I understand your summary. I assume from your summary that the house was owned by your mother and grandmother as tenants in common. I...

There are several key facts which are not included in your summary. To answer your direct question, if the estate is closed, then your wife would...

Does husband have any right to home that was purchased before marriage

Kentucky is not a community property state. It is a "marital property" state. Marital property means all property acquired by either spouse after...

LA state inheritance, estate law and probate law, procedures

I would suggest that you have the home re-titled in your name. The effect on the property taxes is likely to be moderate, given the recent decline...

What are the procedures for opening probate for a small estate under PA state probate laws

I believe that you can petition the court to order the money to be assigned to you. The relevant statute provides: § 3102. Settlement of small...