Probate

The court must make the appointment and the beneficiaries should be served notice.

The first question is, "Do you know how to probate an estate"?

If the staff at your probate court is extremely helpful, you follow their technical directions to the letter and you have some legal experience you may be able to handle a simple estate on your own.

However, keep in mind that the staff is prohibited from providing any legal advice.

Executors are always entitled to compensation for their efforts unless the will specifies otherwise. And even if the will doesn't allow for it, the court may rule that they are entitled anyways.

The laws of intestacy for the state in question will apply. The debts settled and the remainder divided per the law.

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.

Probate Court is where wills are read.

All court records in all jurisdictions are not available online. Those that are available are not always free. You can try a Google search for the jurisdiction you seek to research. A good way to start is by county. Your search terms should include the county, state, and "court records search".

You can also start with Court Reference, a free service with links to many kinds of court-related information, including online court records. More and more courts are putting their records online. Go to the link below, select your state, look for "Choose a Court Resource Category" and choose "Search Court Case Records" to get links to court websites that offer online record searching.

Yes. When a person dies intestate, or without a will, their property passes to the next-of-kin according to the state laws of intestacy. Each state has its own scheme and in many states the children will acquire a share. Generally, there is no "fight" required. The estate must be probated in order for title to the property to pass to the heirs. When the estate is probated the process will simply be carried out according to state law. You can check the laws of intestacy in your state at the link below.

I must add...Health Care debt was to be covered by Living Trust arrangement and was in litigation at time of other owner's death. Right of Survivorship was not altered prior to owner's death.

I assume you are talking about Suffolk County, NY (if not please correct me). In NY most probate matters are handled by what's called a Surrogate's Court. The Surrogate's Court in Suffolk County can be found at:

320 Center Dr.

Riverhead, NY 11901

Phone: 631-852-1746

If you wanted a different state or more information check out Court Reference - it lists contact information for most trial courts in the US and also includes links to many useful legal references.

Arkansas, like most states, look at a number of factors involved. Typically the estate is responsible for paying the debts, including the medical bills of the deceased. If a child has co-signed any paperwork regarding medical procedures, they may be held liable. If they hope to inherit a house, they may have to pay the bills to avoid the house being sold to pay the debts.

Your "fiance's" children are his legal next of kin. If he dies intestate they will inherit his property under the state laws of intestacy. If he writes a will and leaves property to you, the will must meet any statutory requirements for disinheriting children. Otherwise the children may be able to make a claim. You have no other legal rights unless you are married.

A LIFE ESTATE is an estate held only for a specified person's life. It is a right to use and occupy property that is extinguished when the life estate holder dies.

A relative who happens to be next-of-kin is not necessarily the same thing as a beneficiary. A Beneficiary is a person who receives something tangible. For example, a person named to receive something in a will is a beneficiary under such will. Similarly, a person named to receive the proceeds under an insurance proceeds is referred to as a beneficiary. Next of kin refers to the nearest blood relatives of a person who has died, including the surviving spouse. It may also be used to refer to anyone who would inherit part of the estate by the laws of descent and distribution. See related link below:

Executors have a big responsibility and do a lot of work behind the scenes that the beneficiaries don't generally realize. Executor's fees are set by statute for that reason. Greedy or angry beneficiaries wouldn't pay them if they weren't required to.

When the executor is satisfied that all the debts have been resolved. They will provide a final accounting to the court and distribute the remainder.

What are you thinking?? You will have violated your probation! Probation is a SENTENCE for being found GUILTY. If you abscond (flee) your status is the same as that of a fugitive. The better thing to do, is to ask the court's permission to have your probation transferred to your new intended state of residence.

No, there is not a residency requirement. You may have to post a bond for the court.

You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.

You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.

You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.

You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.

It can be disputed if it doesn't meet the requirements in your state. You need to check with an attorney who specializes in probate to make certain the will is properly drafted to accomplish what you desire.

No, but the action is not necessary as auditing the estate is one of the procedures done within the probate court.

State laws vary on who can be appointed the administrator of an estate. Generally, the surviving spouse is favored. If there is none or they decline, a child or other heir at law. Generally, it must be someone who is an interested party. A creditor can be appointed.

No, retirement benefits typically do not go through probate. The beneficiaries have to be named on the benefits.

Yes the canceled debt should be included. It is the same as income. Taxes have to be paid on all income.

Yes. The functions performed by an Administrator can be extremely time consuming. It involves a lot of work. The amount they should be paid is set forth in the various state probate codes.