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Simply to get probate:-
- You must be named on the will as the executor of the will or if none is named the court will appoint an executor.
- You must have the original of the will
- You must have the original death certifficate
- You must inventory the estate is worth on the day of death.
- You must pay all outstanding income tax owed.
- You must settle all the decedent's debts to the day of death.
- You pay any death duties that the estate will attract and pay these to the government
- You must fill in a government form showing all the above and present this form to the government probate office where you mus swear the accuracy of the form and pay the probate fee.
- The form then goes before a probate court which will grant probate after scrutinizing (and maybe challenging) what is presented.
- After probate is granted your job as executor is then to settle (pass out the money etc) the estate as the will directs. The probate document gives you the legal authority to do this and you will need to show it to banks, share registrars, land registry etc when you instruct them to do things with the estate.
- You need to keep a record of what you have done in case a beneficiary challenges what you have done.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoYou cannot make someone probate a will; however you can make the person who has possession of the will deliver it to the probate court so that you can begin the process of probating it. All states will entertain an action to compel a person in possession of a will to produce it in court. Once that person produces it in court and hands it over, the person who brought the action can then start probate proceedings.
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In intestate cases probate proceedings begin when someone file a petition for?
The probate of an intestate estate is commenced when someone files a Petition for Administration.
When a person dies is their estate automatically placed in probate?
It does not happen automatically. Someone has to file for the probate to be opened.
How can a bank foreclose on a deceased person?
A bank can not foreclose on a deceased person. A bank forecloses on a piece of property when the mortgage has not been paid. There is a difference. If the deceased person had the money in the bank to pay the mortgage and the will is in probate, someone should tell the probate judge about the situation. In this state the probate judge has the authority to pay the mortgage. He also has the authority to make the car payment. The probate judge will not do anything unless someone tells him!
How do I find someone's probated will free of charge?
You can travel to the probate court where the decedent died and check the index to see if a probate was filed. Take a notepad and pen with you (and a camera if you have one to photograph the documents). If a probate was filed you can request to see the file and make notes of any documents in it.
What is a executor?
The executor of the will is the person responsible for following the instructions of the will. They work with the probate court to make sure everything is done legally. The court provides them with a letter of authority that will allow them to act on behalf of the estate.
When you die do you file the will with court?
When you die either your named executor or someone in your family who knows where your will is must file it for probate. You must make certain someone knows where to find your will at the time of your death.
Is a spouse responsible for a deceased spouse's car lease if it is in his name only?
A spouse is almost never responsible for the expenses of a deceased spouse. However, if the deceased spouse had money and there will be probate, someone may make a claim against the deceased spouse's money in probate court.
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.
What should you do if you think an older person has been persuaded to write a Will to a fraudulent person?
Appear at the court when the Will is filed for probate and make an objection. Be prepared to provide the court with evidence that there was fraud.Appear at the court when the Will is filed for probate and make an objection. Be prepared to provide the court with evidence that there was fraud.Appear at the court when the Will is filed for probate and make an objection. Be prepared to provide the court with evidence that there was fraud.Appear at the court when the Will is filed for probate and make an objection. Be prepared to provide the court with evidence that there was fraud.
Do the children have a right to probate the will?
Yes, they are heirs and entitled to file for probate. That will make sure all of the legal requirements are met and taxes paid.
When and where is a will filed?
A will is usually filed in the probate office where the records are kept. You can get a copy of the will for printing cost. Someone in the probate office can usually help you find the will. A will that has been entered in to probate will be available at the Probate Court where it was put into the system. There is no requirement to 'file' a will prior to the death of the deceased, but most court houses will do so for a filing fee. This prevents the will from getting lost or destroyed. But doing so does make it a public record, so most people file a signed copy with the attorney who drafted it.
What happens when you make a will and in your probate you leave your house to your 4 children but later you change your will to one child having your house but didn't change your probate who gets it?
I'm not sure what you mean by your probate? Your will is the legal document. Probate does not exist until after your death and the court issues the letters of authority.
