Do I have to file a will in Oregon if there is no estate left?

Generally, if you are listed as joint owner on a bank account, you present a copy of the Death Certificate, show your ID and the bank will pay you...

Can a will be viewed years after my father's death and if I was listed and not notified by step Mom or attorneys

A belated Will discovered can be reviewed by the probate court, but whether you can "re-open" the old case depends on why it was never filed and...

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Mr. Alexander answered your question: This is an "intestate" case (no Will) and the law gives your sister's children her share. Good Luck, Greg...

A trustee can NOT execute (meaning sign) a Will, but you CAN file a petition w the probate court asking that the trustee show up and "account" for...

Yes--hire an attorney to file the probate and get things moving (BEFORE your sibling does). A good probate lawyer can manage the "drama" between...

If assets are in one spouses name and he/she dies are assets taxed in probate

If the annuities and investment accounts did NOT list the other spouse as joint owner or beneficiary, you may need to probate those accounts. ...

I am the beneficiary for a house in a trust.

There will probably be no tax on sale of the house, because the "tax basis" is its value on the date of death, not what was paid for the house. If...

My half sister was appointed executor of my mothers estate, her twin probate? Is there any way to get the items they've kept?

You can hire a probate lawyer to write a demand letter for you--assuming you have a legal right to the property. If the "disagreement" here is...

How do I remove a family member of a deed

Contact adult protective services in your area AND contact an attorney to write a demand letter to your family member who did this. If your...

Can an heir have the probate court rescind a Home sale done 1 month before death. Sold at $40,000 below market.

If your sister had legal, mental capacity when she acted to sell the home, you probably will not be able to challenge the sale if it has already...