Alex What is the order of inheritance if there is no will?
If an individual dies without a will, their surviving spouse, domestic partner, and children are given an inheritance priority. If there are no surviving spouse, domestic partner, nor children, then their surviving parents are next in line.
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.
Can a person lose out on a brother’s estate?
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for someone with a close personal relationship to the deceased, an unmarried partner for example, to lose out to someone with a family connection but no personal relationship at all. It seems from your question that your brother wasn’t married at the time of his death.
How are my late brother’s assets divided up?
Before your brother’s assets can be distributed, somebody must apply to the court to take charge of the practicalities of accessing his bank accounts, paying any outstanding debts and tax, dealing with his flat and generally administering his 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?
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.
Why is my brother’s estate still not settled?
My brother, the estate executor, hired a lawyer to navigate the process. The estate is still not completely settled 18 months later because of two factors: The time share — a last-minute revelation by the attorney — was not included in the trust and needs to go through probate court. Each of us sent a release of any interest in the time share.
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?
What was the executor fee for my brother?
We also discovered from the letter that my brother took an executor fee of $20,000. The entire estate, once settled, will be about $600,000. My question is regarding the executor fee.