How can I immediately close out a decedent's bank accounts when I am the court-appointed Personal Representative of her estate?
I don't have any good suggestions. But to anyone else, take note. NEVER USE THIS BANK! They are beyond awful.
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I don't have any good suggestions. But to anyone else, take note. NEVER USE THIS BANK! They are beyond awful.
If the only asset is Texas land, then the will should be probated in Texas. It must be probated in Texas to transfer title to the property, but...
You are dealing with a stock transfer agent, which aren't the easier group. They probably will require a full declaration of heirship by a court. ...
I agree that a consultation with an attorney is advisable, but let me get to this bottom-line issue: how much money are you out? If you have paid...
If there were savings accounts in your name, then the bank would have had your SS# and your would receive a 1099 if they had any interest earned. ...
A trust is an option, but that requires going to court. So, the issue I put to parent's in your situation is this: do you need the child need the...
Here is the fact we don't have: Did your Dad have children of a different relationship? If no, your Mom is sole heir and you get nothing. If...
Companies that seek to receive a cut of your inheritance just for "letting you know" should be criminalized, in my opinion. No, you don't need to...
I think some of the answers aren't clear on this point, of which I know we all agree: you can't valid change a will by WRITING ON IT, SCRATCHING...
Let me guess that when you say "inherited" nobody went to court and did anything, right? Which means legal title is not established and you are...