Comments on: Lawyer Help-My father pasted away 5 months ago and my brother never told me.said he couldnt find me.lie?

By: Seema K

Seema K — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:18:59 +0000

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By: republicansrstupid

republicansrstupid — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:30:59 +0000

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.
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By: WJ

WJ — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:42:59 +0000

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.
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By: Spock (rhp)

Spock (rhp) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:27:59 +0000

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
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By: J.R.

J.R. — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:06:59 +0000

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.
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By: goz1111

goz1111 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:51:59 +0000

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
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By: Doodlestuff

Doodlestuff — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:27:59 +0000

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.
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