2006-08-20 10:36:46 · 13 answers · asked by pressroom1 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Talk to your lawyer. Sorry about your loss.
2006-08-20 10:42:04 · answer #1 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law of intestate succession will govern (states defacto law) if there is no will. What that law is depends on what state your in. You need to find a lawyer to open the succession for you. If she has no decendent's, parents, or surviving spouse then it usually goes to the closest collatral. Being her sister you are her second degree collateral.
2006-08-20 17:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As her sole surviving relative, you will get the estate once the state takes its share. Be sure to get some legal assistance - it will be more than worth it.
2006-08-20 17:42:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly, you need to find out if she even made a will. if she has, then you will need to get in contact with a solicitor to locate it. the will would probably have been made in the town/state that she was living in. you could also try going through her personal papers if you haven't already done so. very sorry for your loss
2006-08-20 18:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by leolady0765 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer and take everything she had if you are the only living relative.
2006-08-20 17:42:23 · answer #5 · answered by jlthomas75844 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, I'm sorry for your loss.
Did she have a lawyer? Contact him/her if she did, they would most likely have it.
If she didn't have a lawyer, contact a probate attorney to discuss with them what your next step is. Good luck to you! : )
2006-08-20 17:43:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to locate an attorney in your area to discuss your options.
2006-08-20 17:42:21 · answer #7 · answered by Lulabelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know where she lived, the state at least, you could do a vital records search. If not, ask a Mormon to help with genealogy. Seriously, they are big into that and they are nice people. (well most are)
2006-08-20 17:42:19 · answer #8 · answered by grrl 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
aww so sorry for your lost i agree with everyone else get a lawyer
2006-08-20 17:45:36 · answer #9 · answered by Moo moo I'm a chicken 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for your loss.
Get a lawyer.
2006-08-20 17:42:05 · answer #10 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋