A succession (probate) attorney would also be able to assist you with discovering whether a trust exists. For example, if the grandmother owned...

How to find out if my children get anything

Your children are the legal heirs of their father. They have priority, along with the surviving spouse, to open a succession for their father, if...

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If I am the sole heir to my mother's estate, do I have to have a succession done to take possession of her estate?

If the estate consists of immovable property, a succession will need to be performed to transfer ownership of title. You should speak with a...

Thank you for your question. If the successions have been completed for both parents, then you and your siblings are the co-owners of the property....

Yes, you are able to proceed with a joint succession; however, I would suggest contacting a succession attorney as the cost to prepare this...

Can I be dis inherited on my parent estate ?

I agree with Ms. Tournet's answer. Additionally, as you were your mother's caregiver, you may have a reimbursement claim against the estate for...

How do I claim my inheritance money?

In addition to the other attorneys' answers, I would also check to see if there is a succession record in the court where your grandfather died...

Do I need to hire a lawyer to represent my personal interest?

I agree with Ms. Tournet. You should contact a succession attorney to further discuss this situation. Most succession attorneys provide a free...

Louisiana Estate question. Decedent died intestate with a small estate, do creditors have rights to joint bank accts?

The funds held in a jointly held account is, at the time of death of the decedent co-owner, legally half the decedents and half his sons. Now, it...

Should I hire a personal estate lawyer of my own?

I agree with Mr. McCleer. The key question is do you trust her? It's not unusual to wait to open a probate, often due to time to gather information...