my husband died a month ago .His mother still handled some of his affairs, what i need to do?

Question

I know he had some property like a time share and life insurance. We also had four storage units but I believe they are in his mothers name.

Answer 1

Very sorry to hear this and at this time I know it's a touchy subject. Did he have a Directive stating what he wanted to be accomplished in the event of his death? Did he have a Will? How long were you married? The best thing to do is talk to his Mother first and if you are not satisfied with her answers then you can go to legal aid. Remember that she is grieving over the loss of her son so please be gentle.

Answer 2

I'm so sorry your husband died. I think your grief is such that you haven't realized that as his partner in marriage, you share property just like you share debts. This needs to be explained to you thoroughly by a lawyer. See one right away. No matter what his mother did for your husband, the law recognizes property a certain way - to be distributed after a person't death according to legal guidelines.
No matter how good or bad your relationship is with your mother-in-law, you must see a lawyer right away.

Answer 3

I'm so sorry for your loss. You were married to him and what was his is yours and vice versa. So don't let anyone take from you. Hire an attorney and do it now. You may think you know your mother in law and I sincerely hope that she wouldn't do anything wrong to you but then you never know and now is the time to PROTECT your self. The attorney will do a investigation and you will know in a few days exactly what is yours. In the case that some of it is in his mother's name I'm not sure there is much you can do about that, he must have wanted her to have it or it would not have been in her name. For your own peace of mind do not wait, get an attorney.

Answer 4

If you have a good relationship with her then ask about these things. If you don't get along then you need to seek legal help. Everything should belong to you unless she can prove that she paid for the things you listed. Call Legal Aid in your state for some free legal advice.

Answer 5

I would talk with you mother in law about this and find out the information, if it does not help you suspect something is not right get legal help. I am so sorry for your lost and wish you the best. Stay strong.

Answer 6

hope you know how sorry to hear of your loss. first off you need to get a lawyer. then start checking out the property situation. if it was in his mother name then your out of luck. if he had a will then you maybe able to find out more. if he left it all to her sorry it would be hard to prove in court. being the widow you do have some rights though i don't know all of them. i know in my home state if there is no will then it goes into probate and a probate judge will be in charge of the estate, god her her if she has spent any money that was to go to you. she could go to jail if anything was in your name. bless you.

Answer 7

sorry about your loss-God bless you in this time.hopefully you got along well with his mother to talk to her about what he had and what she's taking care of for him without being judgemental.if she is being secretive about these issues and you aren't listed on these documents,etc.,you may not have any say in the matter unless you talk to a lawyer.without a will or legal document stating his wishes,she may well keep what he had in her name or what the lawyers say she is entitled to.hope this helped a little.

Answer 8

Sorry about your loss> Best see a attorney as there are issues with ownership & partnership> And what part was his and are you to recieve any as his wife>Keep all reciets>

Answer 9

If you want to go legal get a lawyer and get him to dig into your husbands estate.

Answer 10

well you really need to see about that.Maybe talk to her and see.Do you get along thow.