My father passed away 2 years ago. He did not have a will (that I know of) and he was never married. I am his only child. He did not have any bank accounts. He left behind a condo worth about $200,000, It is fully paid off, which I currently live in.
I would like to have it transford into my name.
Question 1. Is there (legally or not) any way around going to probate?
Question 2. If I hire an attorney to probate his estate, will it likely be sold to pay the attorney?
Question 3? If he had other debts, does it have to be sold to pay those?
Question 4? Can I probate it myself?
I have kept the property taxes up to date and an paying the HOA fees. This is my home, I really dont want to lose it.
I agree with Mr. Feldman that it is best to hire an attorney, but if you cannot afford one Nolo Press is a good resource for do it yourselfers. And, all the necessary forms should be available on the website of the court of your county. If you are low income, google and see if you can find a free or fee-adjusted legal clinic in your area. There's no way to get around the filings fees and other expenses, though- Mr. Feldman gave a good estimate.
I agree with Mr. Feldman that it is best to hire an attorney, but if you cannot afford one Nolo Press is a good resource for do it yourselfers. And, all the necessary forms should be available on the website of the court of your county. If you are low income, google and see if you can find a free or fee-adjusted legal clinic in your area. There's no way to get around the filings fees and other expenses, though- Mr. Feldman gave a good estimate.
I agree with Mr. Feldman that it is best to hire an attorney, but if you cannot afford one Nolo Press is a good resource for do it yourselfers. And, all the necessary forms should be available on the website of the court of your county. If you are low income, google and see if you can find a free or fee-adjusted legal clinic in your area. There's no way to get around the filings fees and other expenses, though- Mr. Feldman gave a good estimate.
I agree with Mr. Feldman that it is best to hire an attorney, but if you cannot afford one Nolo Press is a good resource for do it yourselfers. And, all the necessary forms should be available on the website of the court of your county. If you are low income, google and see if you can find a free or fee-adjusted legal clinic in your area. There's no way to get around the filings fees and other expenses, though- Mr. Feldman gave a good estimate.
