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My husband passed away and left his home to myself,step son and step daughter, however the loan is still in his exwifes name

Attorney Frederick is correct. You need to consult with an attorney to explore the relative positions of the home and the mortgage. If the...

How long can an estate be left open in Kentucky? Also, can promissory notes be made after probate process has been started?

You asked how long a probate case can be open, and the answer is just about indefinitely. However, that isn't the norm. That being said, you...

Is it illegal to remove jewelry from a person that has just died?

Attorney Frederick is correct. The item may have been removed for security reasons, so confirming that with the ambulance company and the hospital...

Im confused will states sis is excuter no court filing made. u say no court no excutr. if no court, how do u carry out will

You need to consult with a local probate attorney to go through your situation and provide you with guidance.

Do you have to finalize or close a will in West Virginia?

I agree with Attorney Frederick

My mother and stepfather were purchasing a home. She passed, he paid it off. What am I entitled to?

My colleagues are correct. There is simply not enough information to answer your question.

My father recently passed away preceding my mother's death. As a son, do I have the right to contest, since I was estranged?

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply add that there is no requirement for your parents to leave you anything. That being said, if there is...

How do I find all non-probate, known beneficiary accounts of deceased mo?. knowing i am also 50% beneficiary w/o hiring attorney

Attorney Cook is correct. POD accounts are not included in the probate estate and you may not be able to locate them. However, anything that is...

Step Children vs Blood Children

If there are sufficient facts to justify challenging the will and such a challenge is successful, the blood-related children would benefit. The...