What does the letter SAY. Whether or not you receive property from a probate estate you may STILL need to be notified. The letter you received...

Mr Frederick is correct. You are never responsible for anyone else’s obligations with two exceptions. 1) that person is your minor child or 2)...

As noted, without additional information the answer is unclear. Please take the documents including death certificates to a local probate/real...

Your question is a GREAT example of why consulting with an attorney is important and the 'internet' is a poor substitute for real legal advice. It...

As noted just because you were both named on the deed the analysis doesn't end. You need to have a local attorney look at your deed to review all...

While I concur there is no need and an 'affidavit' will do short-circuiting the process, ANY probate through Court will require an accounting for...

The SPECIFICS are important to determine IF there is tax due, and who must pay it. You need actual legal advice and not just a 'general' answer...

Whether or not there is a will, NO ONE CAN sell the house unless they've been appointed by the Court to be Personal Representative. Nobody can...

I concur, but if indeed it was a 'quick' claim deed, then I can pretty conclusively say, no, it won't help anything. There is no such thing...

I concur you need local legal representation, but I'll go one step further. You appear to be seeking legal advice on your case, and that is not...