Alex Do all wills go to probate UK?
No, not all Wills go to Probate and in fact even if there is no Will, some Estates will still need to go through the Probate process.
What to do if your sister is appointed executor of your mother’s will?
If your sister has been appointed executor of your mother’s will by the probate court, you have to give her at least 6 months to complete her assignment. If she has not been appointed, you can oppose her appointment by the probate court on the grounds that she was POA and used your mother’s money and it needs to be investigated.
What can I do about my sister’s will?
I have put together all of the account balances, stocks, and other assets needed to complete the petition for probate form. She is not doing anything at this point in time. Ask a lawyer – it’s free!
Who are the beneficiaries of my mother’s will?
My sister and I are the only beneficiaries of the will, but she refused to give me a copy of it or tell me what the final accounts were. When I didn’t sign the official renunciation of my executorship, she reluctantly sent me a copy of the will and two old savings accounts of my mother’s, with the account number blanked out.
Can a family member turn up the money in probate?
Yes, but only when no relatives can be found. As long as your personal representative (the person in charge of wrapping up your estate) can turn up your uncle’s long-lost grandchild, the state won’t get your money. The term for this is called “escheat,” and there’s a reason you’ve probably never heard that word—escheat is very rare.
Do you have to probate your mother’s estate?
There are always two (2) estates: (1) a probate estate; and (2) a taxable estate. While your mother’s assets will not be required to be probated, therefore there is no probate estate, this does not mean there is no taxable estate.
What happened in the sister and brother probate case?
Three years later, on the day of trial, the siblings announced a probate lawsuit settlement. Question: want to learn more about what happened in this will contest trial ? Want to read what the judge said about the sister and brother engaging in probate litigation over two estates?
If your sister has been appointed executor of your mother’s will by the probate court, you have to give her at least 6 months to complete her assignment. If she has not been appointed, you can oppose her appointment by the probate court on the grounds that she was POA and used your mother’s money and it needs to be investigated.
When did brother and sister Sue over Dads estate?
A brother and sister were involved in a probate lawsuit involving undue influence. This probate & inheritance lawsuit over dad’s estate came to a head after the probate trial . No jury. On September 9, 2014, the appeals court ruled on the probate judge’s trial.