My mom passed away in February of this year and i found out about 4 weeks after she passed. i remember my mom always telling .

First, the deadline: If a Will is not filed and probate requested within one year from date of death, the Will is no longer enforceable. If it...

How can the executor of a will open an estate account without going through the court?

No and no; you can't avoid getting a probate court order and you will need an attorney.. When all assets are under $40,000,00, the procedure is...

Can I be arrested in a jurisdiction issue while awaiting my court appearance?

Yes. You are violating the technical terms of your bond and the bond can be forfeited, you can be arrested, and placed in jail pending the charges....

What are my rights as the beneficiary of a will and what next steps should I take?

Ultimately he will be able to get a copy of the will once the probate estate is opened. Whether you are named in the will or it's specifically cut...

How do you find a safety deposit box when someone dies?

You first dig among all of that person's papers and documents to hopefully find a bill from my bank for the last year. Once you locate the bank,...

The other answers are correct, but I am sure you want to know what the procedure is from this point. Timing is the first question. If it is...

Your claims should be filed as Administrative Priority Claims which are paid in advance of the Medicaid claims. Under statute, MoHealthNet which...

our mother past away 1 1/2 yrs ago house was deeded to all 7 children . can will sell even if one heir is refusing to sell.

It will in part depend on how the deed shows your names when you got it; meaning x, y, z etc "as joint tenants with rights of survivorship" or x,...

and, be sure your lender agreesin writing that after the financing that you will be transferring title to your trust and that the "due on sale...

Can I get a Joplin, Mo attorney to represent me if the petition was filed in Lawrence County?

The probate case must be filed and administered in the county in which the party died so you cannot transfer it. You can certainly hire another...