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As long as it takes to resolve the will and the estate. It may take many years to resolve everything, but that makes sure all of the legal requirements are met and taxes paid.
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What to do if your dad didn't leave a will?
Open an estate with the probate court. Then follow the intestacy laws for your jurisdiction.
Can you open estate account without probate?
No. You must be a court appointed fiduciary.
Is a last will and Testament a open record?
Once it is filed in the probate court. Until then it is private.
How do you open an intestate estate?
Apply to the probate court. The forms typically have a place where someone can ask to be appointed as executor. Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for specifics.
How does the suriving spouse claim deceased assets since there is no will?
Open an estate through the probate court. They can be appointed the executor. Consulting a probate attorney for your location is a good idea.
Can I find out who the executor of my father in law's will is?
Yes. If it has been admittted to probate it is a public record and open to inspection by anyone. Go to the probate court where the will was probated and ask to see it or to get a copy of it (for a fee, of course).
Can the executor of my stepfather's estate refuse to probate the will or let his heirs read it?
If there are no assets to be probated he can withhold it. If you think he is withholding it unreasonably, then open up probate yourself so the judge can ask him to produce it for court.
What do you do if someone is not filing deceases will with probate and just giving all his things to whoever he wants?
Petition the court to open an estate in probate. That makes sure all of the legal requirements are met and taxes paid.
In WI does said named executor have rights before the will is admitted to the court and if said executor does not open probate does he still have rights to execute the will?
No and no.
Can you open probate to collect a debt from an estate?
No, you cannot open probate solely to collect a debt from an estate. Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person's assets are distributed to beneficiaries and debts are paid. However, if you are owed a debt by the deceased, you can file a claim against their estate during the probate process to receive payment.
How do you transfer a deed when a parent dies without a will in Texas?
You open an estate with the probate court. The executor of the estate can issue the deed to those who inherit.
Is ther a time limit on how long probate will last with an uncontested will?
The length of probate can vary depending on the complexity of the estate and the specific laws of the jurisdiction. Typically, probate for uncontested wills can take anywhere from a few months to a year to complete. It's best to consult with a probate attorney in your area for a more accurate timeline.
