My dad died and I am not sure if there is a will or not. Supposedly there might have been a living trust. Does anyone know how to check if there is a living trust or not? Also my two sisters have been running the show since he has past and have told me that my dad has left me the junk cars that don't run. However they have not showed many any paperwork saying this. Also he has a house in bullhead city and just sold one in oregon. They will not show me anything. My sister became power of attorney when he got sick with cancer does this have any effect on who gets what? So questions are Does anyone no how to check if there is a living trust? Does my sister having power of attorney have any effect on who gets what of the estate? I will appriciate your help thankyou
2006-12-31 08:04:30 · 9 answers · asked by Ryan L 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
regarding answers I understand that is the best solution however I have very little money to work with. Is there a cheaper solution maybe to my problem?
2006-12-31 08:10:39 · update #1
You are in serious need of an attorney. If there is no will, or even if there is one. and you where left off. He needed to leave you something or the will can be contested. In other words if your father truly did not want to leave you anything he would have had to leave you 1.00 or mention in a will that you where to receive nothing so that you could not come back later and contest the will. It sounds like your sister wants to pass on the junk to you so she can say you atleast got something..
2006-12-31 08:10:34 · answer #1 · answered by Issym 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand what you're saying... I think it's an inbuilt safety device, which prevents us from going literally "mad with grief". If we really *understood* all the consequences of this sad event at once, that's what would happen (in fact, it does happen to some people, and it can lead to the worst decisions). This is my take on the first part of your question. Now for the second... When I'm faced with really bad news, I find that I first "understand with my mind", but it's only gradually that the facts really sink in, when little by little I start realizing all the consequences of this bad event. Whether it's someone I'll never touch again, something I'll never see/hear again... and in particular, the loss of a person, these things are what make me more aware of the network that links everything to everything else, when all these consequences become evident. And the feelings come in waves; in between these, I go on as usual... then another wave comes and all I can do is ride it. Fighting it is no use, so I try to have some time alone to process it.
2016-05-23 00:59:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There must of been a Lawyer that your father and sister worked with? If you do not know any of this information, than tell your sister you will be getting an Attorney. If she still does not budge, than I guess you will have to get one. Call your local court house and see what they say. See if any of the paper work is made public. Someone else must have a copy. I would think the paper work had to be certified. You can also call Attorneys for free consultations.
2006-12-31 08:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by sue d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm very sorry about your dad's death. A living trust would have been drawn up by a lawyer: my suggestion is that your write to your sisters (even if they are in the same town -- helps to have everything in writing) and ask, respectfully, if you may see the documents that your dad left. You can also state in the same letter that you would like them to divide your father's assets evenly among the children unless there is a will stating otherwise. I'm sorry you're going through this -- there is no easy way to settle these things which are often very bitter and divisive. You didn't mention what kind of relationship you had with your dad, or have with your sisters. If you had a good relationship with your dad, be sure to mention that in your letter to your sisters. Good luck, and God bless!
2006-12-31 09:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by meatpiemum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, The Power of Attorney ENDED WHEN YOUR FATHER DIED. IT DOES NOT CARRY OVER, SO IF SHE IS TRYING TO USE IT, SHE IS DOING SOMETHING ILLEGAL!!!
If there was no will, the estate has to go thru probate, and it will be divided equally.
If there was a will, that will be how everything is distributed.
Contact an attorney before there is nothing left.
2006-12-31 13:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by joy q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know you said you don't have money for a attorney but i think you really need to get one, borrow from friends or w/e, it's not fair for your sisters to give you know proof of what their saying...if you really can't afford one than you should have a serious talk with your sisters and tell them it's not fair an they know it too....i'm sorry i don't really know what else you should do!
best of luck and hopefully a happy new year!
2006-12-31 08:14:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consult a lawyer. You should be entitled to more than just junk cars. Your sister's are being greedy.
2006-12-31 08:07:11 · answer #7 · answered by sparkles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to contact an attorney, it is sad but, a lot of people start acting like this when someone dies..
2006-12-31 08:08:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems like your sisters have just taken it upon themeselves to decide who gets what, best thing to do is go to a lawyer
2006-12-31 08:09:03 · answer #9 · answered by perla0776 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋