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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).
How to open an estate and begin the probate process?
To open an estate and start the probate process, you typically need to file a petition with the probate court, submit the deceased person's will (if there is one), notify heirs and creditors, inventory assets, pay debts and taxes, and distribute remaining assets to beneficiaries according to the will or state law.
How can I open an estate for a deceased person?
To open an estate for a deceased person, you typically need to file a petition with the probate court in the county where the person lived. This involves submitting the necessary paperwork, such as a death certificate and a will if one exists. The court will then appoint an executor or administrator to manage the estate and distribute assets to beneficiaries. It's important to follow the specific procedures and requirements set by the probate court in order to properly open the estate.
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?
Yes, debtors can open an estate with the court and file their debts against it. The estate has to pay all of the debts off if possible. If the estate doesn't have the assets to do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court signs off on the distribution, the debts are ended.
