How do I find out if my father has custody of my mentally handicapped brother?

You need to contact the probate division in the county where your brother lives and see if your father was appointed his guardian. If so, you have...

My father passed, he was married to my mother, does everything go to her? House his comp account?

Only assets left in his name alone are subject to probate court jurisdiction. If as previous counsel suggested all assets are t/e with your mother...

Is it necessary to probate a no-asset estate ? And if not, how do I deposit/cash small checks made out in my father's name?

It sounds like your dad died a resident of FLorida. If so, you might be able to bring a small estate matter before the court. WHo paid for the...

What if a child steals money that was left for all children?

You need to retain independent counsel who can answer the questions you ask and possibly fix it so that your sister and brother can get the home. ...

It says: "The executor is entitled to compensation..... equal to 2 1/2 percent of the gross estate..." Is that at Date of Death?

Whether you are the executor or not, you should run this question by an atty familiar with all the facts because the fee might be more or less...

My father is on fixed income. My mom passed away Dec. 9,2012. Is he responsible for her medical bills?

Did your father sign off on the bills? If not, he may not owe on them. Missouri is a tenancy by the entirety state which means unless the...

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My mother passed away at the end of April last year. I was driving her car under the full impression that both of our names were

THe KS DMV has a form you can look up, download and fill out. Its an heirship affidavit.

Are siblings responsible for deceased parent's medical bills or debt?

Several questions arise that must be answered before an answer to your query can be derived. For example , was there any property left in your...

In Missouri Clay county, if no will and three siblings only heirs, can all three be assigned as executives for probate?

First of all, do all three qualify? If not, then that might make the Judge's decision easier. If the Judge feels there is too much acrimony he...

Does the person bequeathed a home have the right to break the locks & move into the residence before probate is over?

Your atty must answer this question.