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A will must "go to probate" in order to be declared legal and enforceable. Going to probate means having the will proved as a valid last will and testament according to the applicable state laws.
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Can you get a copy of fathers will if not gone through probate?
No. A will doesn't become public until it is filed for probate.
Who is responsible for any balance if the bank repossessed your father's car after his death?
If your father left a Will, and he had an Estate (house, condo, property, etc.) then the Will goes to Probate and Probate makes sure all taxes on property, also personal outstanding taxes are paid off. It also pays off all creditors. For example: If your father left a Will and he owned a home, or had money in a couple of accounts the Probate would take that money and pay off all creditors (including the bank for the car) and any other debts. Only after this, do you get what is left in the Estate. I do believe the bank had no right to repossess the car after your father's death, but complied with Probate. I would seek legal help on this one.
Do you need to probate your father's estate if he left a living trust before he died?
Probate is typically not needed for assets held in a living trust because they pass directly to the beneficiaries named in the trust. However, any assets that were not properly placed in the trust before your father's death may still need to go through probate. It's important to review the trust document and consult with an attorney to ensure all assets are properly accounted for.
A War bond that was left to your father from 1945 your great uncle died and left it to your Dad there are no names on it that you recognize What do you do with it?
What is the name of the agency that issued the bond? Try to find out what it would be worth now and if it is worth anything you will need to open up probate for your father at the county courthouse probate court where he died to cash it in and distribute it to his legal heirs. See my bio if you need assistance.
What if your grandfather leaves instructions in his will that a house is to be left to your father then you- and your father sells the house?
Your grandfather's estate must be probated. The will should be reviewed by an attorney who specializes in probate law. Your father's sale of the house may be invalid.Your grandfather's estate must be probated. The will should be reviewed by an attorney who specializes in probate law. Your father's sale of the house may be invalid.Your grandfather's estate must be probated. The will should be reviewed by an attorney who specializes in probate law. Your father's sale of the house may be invalid.Your grandfather's estate must be probated. The will should be reviewed by an attorney who specializes in probate law. Your father's sale of the house may be invalid.
Who is The Father Of Judaisim?
Abraham that left Ur 4,000 years ago and gone to the land of israel (cnaan).
Is probate necessary when all is left to the living husband?
no
Do you need to probate your father's estate if he created a living trust before he died?
You need to probate your father's estate if he owned any property at death that was not transferred to his trust. You should have a copy of the trust. If you're not sure you should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate law.
Sample of a letter of administration for probate?
Letters of administration of probate are issued by the court. If a will is left by the deceased, the property is distributed according to the will. If there is no will, the property goes into probate and the courts decide.
Who tells you if your father left something for you?
Either the Executor of your father's estate or, if he died intestate, the Probate Court. They are required by law to make a diligent effort to locate any heirs and notify them of, not only the death, but of any possible inheritance.
Can you change a person's wishes after the will has gone to probate?
No. Only the testator may change his/her will. Once the will goes to probate, the testator has already died. Since they are dead, they cannot change their will.
How can you see the Will of your deceased father- in - law?
You cannot physically see the Will of your deceased father-in-law unless you are named as a beneficiary or executor in the Will. To access the contents of the Will, you would typically need to request a copy from the executor of the estate or the probate court overseeing the administration of the estate.
