Absent some special circumstances, your aunt will get the money. You would have to prove in court that the other names were placed on the account...

If someone is contesting the appointment of the decedents personal rep, is that considered contesting the will?

Contesting the will and removing an appointed personal representative are two different things. If the named personal representative in the will...

How can I find money that is possibly left to me from my grandfather estate 10 years ago?

Agree, first try contacting your aunt and uncle. If you're asking if you can take legal action it is unlikely, since you have waited so long to...

Real estate appraisal on decendent's home

Real estate agents can't do appraisals unless they also have an appraiser's license. Obtaining an appraisal sets the fair market value of the...

If you are listed as joint owner or pay on death beneficiary, then you simply need to provide a death certificate to the bank. The legal...

Do I need to put my full name on probate court documents

Depends on what you mean by "full name." Certainly, your first and last name. But full middle name, unlikely.

What are the attorney/client confidentially laws in probate court in Arizona?

Probably yes. Even if the attorney no longer represents you the attorney client privilege remains. The attorney cannot tell others about your...

Do I need a Letter of Administration?

IF the assets owned in your husband's name are as you described, it is likely you can use the Georgia small estate procedure to obtain the check...

Father passed away, no will, lots of property, bank account. Does this have to be probated?

From what you have stated, "lots of property, bank account", it is almost certain the estate will have to be probated. If there is real property,...

Probate is not mandatory if there is no real property and the estate has little or no value. Each state has a "small estate" procedure to transfer...