No, you would not need to probate. Your sister should be able to close the account. Because there are not very many assets, it would not even be...

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Deceased father's wife refuses to probate will of which I am a part of. What are my options?

I would contact a Tennessee attorney as well as the counties that your father lived and passed away in there. The stepmother may have already...

Is there away I can probate a will, for free or at the low income level.

Contact your local "pro bono" legal volunteer association- usually the local bar will have one. If you meet certain low income qualifications, you...

If one spouse dies, and there are children from different marriages, can the children try to take martial community property?

If there is no will, the children have claim to 1/2 of the husband's community property and 2/3 of his separate property. The wife will have a 1/3...

Hi, I was wondering if someone could tell me the steps I need to take to find a really good probate attorney.

I would search probate attorneys in your area via "Find a Lawyer" on AVVO and look for a high rating. Whoever you contact will be able to give you...

Is there a time frame of when distribution should be to heirs, i.e. the sell of house and the other asset's?

You should consult a probate attorney immediately to protect the assets. You will most likely want to file with the Court demanding a...

What are the laws of succession in the state of Texas pertaining to the siblings of someone who dies without a will?

If there were no parents or spouse or children, then the siblings would split. Half-siblings take half so, in your scenario, the brother would take...

I need to get a testementatry letter in order to getinto my husbands accounts, im the execrtor and benifiscary

You will need to file your husband's will for probate for the Court to appoint you as Executor and issue Letters Testamentary. You should hired an...