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My mom died with no will. She was three months behind in property tax. How do I get my name on the property so I can sale it?

Celia's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

You will have to open probate to transfer the title. Consult with a probate attorney in the county where your mother last resided. Best wishes.

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We have court tomorrow for a petition for probate and/or appointment of personal representative how can I stop my sister?

Celia's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

Show up in court tomorrow. Ask the court if the hearing can be continued to allow you time to obtain counsel. If the court denies your request,...

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Is it necessary to file probate on my mother's estate?

Celia's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

You probably don't. I would consult with a probate attorney to briefly review the estate assets and confirm this.

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I'am the personnel representative of a estate. We do not have a Attorney right now.

Celia's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

Use the Find a Lawyer feature on the website to locate a probate attorney in your area. It sounds like you need representation as of yesterday.

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Registrar of deeds has 2 siblings as lenders and one of whom is executor took out mortgage. Estate is in Probate.

Celia's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

In the absence of a will specifically giving you the house, it can be sold and its proceeds divided among the heirs. The estate is best served by...

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What can i do?

Celia's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

A Power of Attorney ceases and becomes ineffective upon the death of the grantor, here your grandfather. So unless the former Power of Attorney is...

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Deceased father is being sued for a motor vehicle accident. He has no estate because mother is co-owner. But she is now deceased

Celia's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

Heirs are not liable. If there is a judgment, hopefully it is covered by father's auto insurance.

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Hi im vince my grandfather just passed a few days ago im in another state how long will it take to get my trust fund money

Celia's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

I agree with both responses. If you are a trust beneficiary, it does not necessarily mean that the trust was actually funded or that you will be...

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How do I contest a will that was made in my absence by my father and siblings without my input (oldest Son) in the state of Va?

Celia's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

You cannot contest a will that has not been probated. In addition, your father is not required to consult with you in preparing his last will.

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Mom's estate wasn't probated and my sisters were trustee de son tort. Edwardjones refuses to disclose Mom's securities account

Celia's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

You will want legal counsel here. Use the Find A Lawyer feature in this website to locate an attorney in the county where you mother last resided.

Celia R Reed's Answers (3397)

My mom died with no will. She was three months behind in property tax. How do I get my name on the property so I can sale it?

We have court tomorrow for a petition for probate and/or appointment of personal representative how can I stop my sister?

Is it necessary to file probate on my mother's estate?

I'am the personnel representative of a estate. We do not have a Attorney right now.

Registrar of deeds has 2 siblings as lenders and one of whom is executor took out mortgage. Estate is in Probate.

What can i do?

Deceased father is being sued for a motor vehicle accident. He has no estate because mother is co-owner. But she is now deceased

Hi im vince my grandfather just passed a few days ago im in another state how long will it take to get my trust fund money

How do I contest a will that was made in my absence by my father and siblings without my input (oldest Son) in the state of Va?

Mom's estate wasn't probated and my sisters were trustee de son tort. Edwardjones refuses to disclose Mom's securities account