If a will was never probated is it valid?

A will must generally be probated within 4 years. Since it has been far longer, it would be difficult to probate the will at this point, especially...

If there is a loan, the affidavit from motor vehicles may not suffice. We are not supposed to give quotes in this section. Additionally, the...

How does life insurance that goes to your estate work?

If it is written to the estate, you will have to open his estate in the probate court to be appointed representative. Contact a probate attorney.

Does a handwriten will supercede a trust document?

That depends on a number of factors. Who/what owned the interest when the person passed? The decedent or a trust? Is the will valid? Was it...

What type of attorney is needed to resolve an estate that is not being executed by the executor? Both parents are deceased.

You need a probate attorney. Ask if they handle contested cases regularly.

Mr. Land is correct. There may also be issues arising out of the terms of the adoption/termination of parental rights.

The affidavit is filed in county deed records. I would recommend having an attorney draft it for you. It will not be very expensive. And the...

What kind of power can you obtain after a loved one is deceased?

You will not have authority to cash a check written to a decedent without probate. Contact a probate attorney. You may want to contact the office...

My family was exposed to asbestos yesterday due to negligence. Do we have legal recourse though we do not present with symptoms?

To have a valid claim, there must be damages. WIthout symptoms, there is no proof of damages.

Hi, my question is this: My father passed away in Oct. of this year. Well my parents had their home paid for.

Probate is simply the process of establishing the estate of a deceased person in the court. Best I can understand, the party corresponding with...