It should be on file with the county. Check the county clerks office for the location of the estate.
If the parent is the sole owner of any property at the time of death their estate must be probated.
Why is there a dispute? Was there a will? Was the estate of the parent probated?
You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in probate. Your parent's estate must be probated in order for title to pass to you legally. Until the estate is probated you are not the legal owner of the property. You should also review the provisions of the mortgage since there may be a provision that the mortgage can be assumed by heirs.
Generally a will is probated in the county where the decedent lived. So check to see what county the decedent lived in at the time of her death. If there is no probate file in that county then look on a map and check the neighboring counties.
The parent's estate is responsible for their debts. If there is no estate the creditors are out of luck. However, if the parent left any assets, the estate must be probated in order to give creditors an opportunity to file a claim.
Generally, the deceased parent's estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. The creditors should be notified of the death. If there are any assets the estate should be probated.
No. Each must be probated separately.No. Each must be probated separately.No. Each must be probated separately.No. Each must be probated separately.
If the will was probated you can obtain a copy at the court where the will was probated. If it was not probated you must request a copy from the person who has the will in their possession.
A probated will is a public document. Anyone can obtain a copy.A probated will is a public document. Anyone can obtain a copy.A probated will is a public document. Anyone can obtain a copy.A probated will is a public document. Anyone can obtain a copy.
It depends on whether there are other children. The last parent's estate must be probated and title to the property will pass under the Will or to the legal heirs at law according to the laws of intestacy if there is no Will.
Check to see if the estate has been probated. If it has you can read through the file. If the estate hasn't been probated you should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options.Check to see if the estate has been probated. If it has you can read through the file. If the estate hasn't been probated you should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options.Check to see if the estate has been probated. If it has you can read through the file. If the estate hasn't been probated you should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options.Check to see if the estate has been probated. If it has you can read through the file. If the estate hasn't been probated you should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options.
You can typically request a copy of a probated will from the probate court where the will was filed. Contact the court clerk's office and follow their procedure for requesting a copy of the will. There may be fees associated with obtaining a copy.