my father and i didnt speak after a riff because of my brother,but i never told him why because i didnt want to hurt him and he pasted away i just found out today and he told everyone he couldnt find me.I'm sure theres a reason since theres realestate but i have no idea to find out about if there was a will,i'm sure there was he planned.Help
2007-08-21 11:15:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If your father had a will, it would be filed with an attorney, whose job it is to contact any heirs. If he didn't have a will filed with an attorney, you need an attorney to file for the disbursement of his assets. State laws vary, but generally spouse is first in line, followed by siblings. If no spouse, you have your lawyer file for a court order to sell off the assets, you pay the fees, and what's left you split with your brother, unless you come to a different arrangement with him.
2007-08-21 11:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need an attorney in the state where you father lived.
While your father's estate was admitted to probate [by now, it should have been], if you aren't in the same state it is difficult to get a copy of the filings. Those filings and the court's order will tell who the Executor is, and if a Will has been admitted to probate.
GL
2007-08-21 11:21:32 · answer #2 · answered by Spock (rhp) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to contact an estate lawyer in the state where your father passed away, also you can call the local court house where your father lived and speak with the probate to see if a will has been filed
2007-08-21 11:20:35 · answer #3 · answered by goz1111 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The will has to be probated, so you can check with probate court in the county in which he died. Otherwise, if no will, a judge will appoint an executor and things will be distributed according to state law. That info would also be available at the court.
2007-08-21 11:19:51 · answer #4 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to hire an estate attorney to handle this for you. If your father had no will, or a will leaving you some of the real estate, your attorney will be cheap compared to what your brother is trying to cheat you out of.
2007-08-21 11:21:11 · answer #5 · answered by J.R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing you can do is go to the county courthouse where your father resided. If he left a will it has to be probated. The courthouse will have it on file if it is.
2007-08-21 11:22:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-25 02:49:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋