My father died leaving  unpaid bills.  Where is the best place to find info on settling estate matters?
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The rules differ in each state.  But in general, you need to open a decedent's estate, give notice to all creditors, liquidate whatever assets your father left over and pay the bills from the liquidated assets.  You will be better off hiring a lawyer for this.  Check out your state's bar association's website for general information and possibly www.findlaw.com to locate a local lawyer who handles probate administration.
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Ok, well to start, you'd have to check back in the title (public records of the county where the property is located) to see if the property was part of a probate.  \n\nA trustees deed means the house was foreclosed on.  (The number you're referring to is called an APN number by the way  :)\n\nGo back in the county records and see what information you can get from the recorded documents.  If there is a title insurer listed on the most recent deed, try to contact them.  If nothing else, the information you receive may be able to lead you to an attorney who handled your fathers estate and you can ask questions from there.
568762
here is one I will look for others,location helps \nhttp://interment.com/articles/goliaths.html\nhttp://www.funeralconsumerinfo.org/november2005.pdf
1073880
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6729929.html, might be some info there type the completion of blahty blah in the address bar youll pull up all kinds of stuff
394081
I'm not in Australia but all property laws work the same, or  people could not buy and sell inherit etc.  Go to the court records for the jurisdiction where your father died.  Bring as much information as you have.  date of death, date of birth etc.  Remember that things that are in joint title like homes real estate and farms pass outside of probate because of joint tenancy.  There is a time limit to file and probate a will check and see what yours is?  Probate has to be opened within that time period so that is all you have to check for a will that was probated.  Any will not probated within that period has no force if not recorded and approved by a court during the time of probate.  No sense lookin for it then.
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You need to speak with an attorney who specializes in family law and preferrably has experience in handling estates as well. With your Father having no will I believe you and your sibling(s) are entitled to a portion of his estate. How much I don't know. Depending on which state you live in you may be able to find some information online. If you can tell us which State I'll help you look and post back here links that I find. \n\nI am so sorry for your loss. At 22 you shouldn't have to deal with this. \n\nIf your parents were legally separated that may be a good thing. You did mention having proof with some type of legal documentation. \n\nIf I were you I would get as much of your ducks in a row as possible before confronting your Mother. \n\nGood Luck.. I hope you are successful.\n\nBren... you don't allow email. Start here.... \n\n1-800-221-9576  It is a phone number for the Legal Consumer Guide for California. You can call them for a free consultation. It is a toll free number. They man the phones 24/7\n\nThere website is located at:\n\nhttp://www.legalconsumerguide.com/index.html\n\nClick on the Contact Us link.\n\nAnother Link that may help... http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/lowcost/lawyers.htm\n\nAlittle more information..\nhttp://www.ca-trusts.com/intestate.html
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See if the local newspapers in his neighborhood where he passed away have the obituaries on microfiche at the local public library.  Or, try Ancestry.com, I believe they have a social security death index.
197938
Write to the Bureau of Public Debt in Parkersburg WV.  Give them his name and social security number.  They will research the info and after signing an affidavit of loss will replace them.
64213
It's doubtful that you will find something like that on the internet. I have never heard of the "at least one dollar" and I have lost both parents. Your best bet is to contact the executor of the will.
458239
Yes of curse, get in touch with your county tax collector's office. Some counties have a combined assessor/collector. They will sell unpaid taxes either at auction sales or on an individual basis.
51874
I'm in Florida and here the State runs a site for unclaimed money.  I know inheritences are listed there.  Your state may have a similar service.
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Hi, sorry about your Mother. I don't know what state you're in but in Michigan Type into your computer, www.mich.gov. (Try your own state of course.) On the right hand side of the page that comes up you'll see "Unclaimed Property." After clicking that page, A Dept. of Treasury page will come up. On the left is another unclaimed property line. That page will have a box to enter names for your search. You can type in a specific name or just the last name to get many (Coopers, example) If the name your looking for is on the list, the site will tell you which form you need to fill out for any initial claims. (Form 3433 for Mich.) But dont stop with your Mom. Start checking any family name you know. You may be surprised or, be able to help another family member. For a small finders fee. Remember, this is for Mi. States may vary a little so use this as a reference, not exact fact. Good-Luck.
546387
Ooooohh ... that's a really sticky situation.  My guess is that you're going to have some big family problems with this one.  Have you told the executor that the debt was forgiven?  Do you have it in writing?  If you don't have it in writing that the grandfather refused to accept the money and the debt was forgiven, you're going to have a really hard time proving anything.  I'd retain a lawyer if you're going to fight it.\n\nAlso, you should consider if the damages to the family relationships are worth the $60K.  Some family feuds can go on for years and years.
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See if there is a website for the Attorney General for any unclaimed property for Ohio.  That is where you should check...not from a call from someone telling you they have something for you.\n\nI believe this is the correct website:  \n\nhttp://www.com.state.oh.us/unfd/\n\nLaslty, in the future I suggest you not put someone's name online.
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check with the local courts,, start with probate , if the will was filed inm court it will be public record,if not you can file a claim in probate court for the will
1157897
well if the bill is in your dad's name and he is deceased then you are not responsible to pay it.
760144
You can consider taking him to small claims court. You won't need a lawyer for that. The information about how to do it is available from your local court system in your community. If you file a small claim and he fails to respond or show up, you will get a default judgement. That will allow you to attach to any property (real estate) and perhaps go after any payroll with a garnishment. For $1500, I would definately nail his asss to the wall.