Hello, My dear grandfather past away Dec 29th, he has a will, what do I have to do now? All is left to me, do I have to submit the will to a court or what do I do? I am lost?
Please help.
My grandmother is also deceased.
Thank you
2007-01-02 05:35:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sorry to hear that.
Is there an executor listed?
Depending on what there is, money, property, etc. you will need to get an attorney to take it to probate. There are steps that need to be taken to be sure if anyone wants to contest the will they have the opportunity to.
Talk to a lawyer. Get help to be sure its all legal and that no blood suckers can come in later and make your life miserable.
2007-01-02 05:40:04 · answer #1 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what is in the estate and if there are other persons who are either heirs at law or takers under the will.
The safest thing is to present it to probate court or the equivalent in the state where he died. If it is not a "self-proving will," you may have to find at least one of the witnesses who signed as such to prove it is the will. Then the executor named in the will, or you as "administrator with the will annexed" have to complete the procedures required by your state law and court procedures.
If it is a small estate. as defined by your state law, it may be possible to use a simplified probate procedure that costs less.
Of course, you could always consult a local attorney for the precise rules and procedures. Many states require the holder of the will of a person who has died to present it to probate fairly soon after the person's death.
2007-01-02 13:49:46 · answer #2 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask friends to refer you to a local attorney; or call your local bar association for a referral; or look in the yellow pages of the phone book for an attorney who handles wills & estates. They'll tell you what you need. Don't be afraid to ask what fees they charge & to shop around. Simple estates are not rocket science & they shouldn't cost much to handle a probate -- unless there's a business or some sizeable assets. Most lawyers these days charge by the hour for estates so you can compare rates & charges.
2007-01-02 16:31:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Will will probably need to be probated (some states allow small estates to be distributed without probate). Contact an estate planning attorney (check your bar association, yellow pages or findlaw.com to find one). You need to find out who is named executor (check the will first), if there's not one, the court will appoint one. Good luck.
2007-01-02 13:39:44 · answer #4 · answered by Angry Daisy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My condolences to you for your loss.
You may need to consult an attorney. I know, I know, why consult an attorney? Well, I suggest you seek one out that deals with Probate. There will be a lot of papers, etc. to sign. Be sure you have everything you need: account numbers, tax papers, etc. This is a long, drawn out process. Probate attorneys know what to do and how to do it. There will be fees, of course, but it will be worth it.
Good luck.
2007-01-02 13:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by Lizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when my father passed away everything was already in mine and my sisters names,along with his name.if your name is on everything he left you then you do not need to do anything if not the will would have to go to probate.which you would need a lawyer for
2007-01-02 13:41:55 · answer #6 · answered by lily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋