Probate/intestate
My mother died 2 1/2 years ago without a will. She had a bank acct, and a 401(k); and some unpaid wages. There are two heirs, and my sibling is willing to sign his rights over to me so that I can claim the money. I don't think that she had a lot of debt. She sold the house to my sibling; credit card debt would be very minimal; had health insurance that paid for the cancer treatment and such prior to her death. What is my best bet? I don't even know where to start.
Re: Probate/intestate
Since creditors are wiped out two years after death, they should not be a problem. Since you and your brother are in agreement, this could be handled through a Summary Probate, and the total cost should not exceed $1000. You will need an attorney to prepare the various paperwork for you, which will be filed in the county of her residence. Any Florida attorney can asist you in this.
Re: Probate/intestate
Since creditors are wiped out two years after death, they should not be a problem. Since you and your brother are in agreement, this could be handled through a Summary Probate, and the total cost should not exceed $1000. You will need an attorney to prepare the various paperwork for you, which will be filed in the county of her residence. Any Florida attorney can asist you in this.
Re: Probate/intestate
Since creditors are wiped out two years after death, they should not be a problem. Since you and your brother are in agreement, this could be handled through a Summary Probate, and the total cost should not exceed $1000. You will need an attorney to prepare the various paperwork for you, which will be filed in the county of her residence. Any Florida attorney can asist you in this.
