need info on contesting in probate do it myself?
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1st. place is the County Court - they provide leaflets. 2nd. Internet - look at what is needed in probate and counter that.  ASK JEAVES - there must be hundreds of sites explaining all the various decided cases which have occurred. There is no actual law that I'm aware of - countering probate is all about decided cases (in other words decisions that have occurred in the past).\n3rd. Your Library - there are reference books on probate which you can read thro + librarians will help\n4th.  Citizens Advice Bureau - they are very good and if they don't know, they will contact their Head Office to phone you (and you can usually speak to a lawyer free).\n5th.  Look at your Household Contents Insurance - for about £12pa you can have 'legal assistance' added which would cover this.  Won't be any good for claims already in hand (such as this) but you may have it on already.\n6th. If you are on benefits, you may qualify for free legal aid.\nAlso remember there are time limits in probate - ask about these at the County Court - also ask about costs especially if you launch a counterclaim - usually in Civil Cases, those who lose pay the costs for both sides.\nHope this helps\n\nBob
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Was it already probated?  If so there'd be a copy at the court house.  If not it has to come either from his lawyer or another family member who has a copy.  Most locations a copy is good enough if it bears the signatures of the person and witnesses.  Some however don't allow copies to be used.  If you're arguing over the will it will be going to court anyway so why not ask the family member?  They'll be compeled by the court to produce it anyway regardless of it's contested or not.
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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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Any one can contest a will.  However, my mom died about five months ago.  Because of my siblings and their hateful attitude toward me, I hadn't seen her (even though I took care of her for three years in my home -- she was paralyzed on her right side) for about 3 years.  Not one of my siblings called to tell me that she died.  I heard about it from a former classmate in high school who read it in the paper.  Then a couple weeks later I got a call from my husband's brother that he received a copy of the will from a lawyer (they didn't bother to send it to me...).  Anyway they had taken my mom to a lawyer the June before she died (she died the following March).  They had her write me out.  Big deal.  All that stuff is material and earthly goods.  It will all vanish away.  Let the will stand.  You will pay more in attorney's fees contesting the thing than just accepting what the wishes of the owner of the estate was (even if he/she was influenced by wicked people).  Leaving a child $1.00 in a will is even more heartless than leaving him/her out all together.\n\nWhy would you want to hurt someone this badly?  Unforgiveness only hurts the one who is holding the grudges.
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You should contact a Solicitor.
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Call a lawyer and tell him.  They can get the address from any of that info.  I don't think you can do it by yourself, though.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF WILL KIT\n\nWithout a Will, the COURT will decide the outcome of your estate and determine the guardianship of any minor children. You may leave loved ones with problems and headaches that will need to be resolved in probate court.\n\n:> peace
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sue..make him do it...quick claims deed may do it too
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No, and the form (cash or real property) doesn't matter, except that if it's under $100,000, and there's no real property involved, then it's much easier, you can avoid probate. If you need to collect $ from banks etc., there is an affidiavit you can fill out. See below.\n\nIn my case, most places knew about the form and didn't hassle me too much. A couple of brokerages tried to insist on a document from the court. If you read the probate code, you'll see that they can't do that.
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Contact your lawyer and let him do it for you
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Did you record the lien against the property in the county recorder's office where the property resides?\n\nWas there joint tenancy?  If there was JT, the property can possibly pass to the surviving joint tenant(s) without having to go through probate court or triggering a 'sale' or 'transfer' provision that might have uncovered your lien.\n\nWas the estate set aside/low value?  Most states have a low estate value provision that allows for a probate 'lite' proceeding where the assets, debts and liens and heirs are listed an approved by the court.\n\nNext, you have to look at the purpose of a lien. It is the right to take someone else’s property if an obligation is not discharged. It gives the lien holder (creditor) an interest in the property until the property owner’s debt to the creditor is satisfied or otherwise released.  Consult your state's property laws for specifics.\n\nGenerally, if you recorded a lien against the real property of the decendent, title to the real property is thus encumbered and cannot be transferred without notifying the lien holder, who is then given an opportunity to file a claim. Generally, a lien only preserves your legal right to make a claim in the future.\n\nNow, let's pile on your state's probate laws.  Probate laws vary significantly from state to state.  Generally, there is atleast a requirement to publish a public notice calling for claims against the estate.  Of the claims receieved, the administrator either approved or denies the claims.  Approved claims can be paid from proceeds of the estate.  If the claim is denied, the creditor must sue the estate to get paid.\n\nThese are all generalities of what happens, but may or may not be true for your state.  Lien law and probate law are very complex areas and together they make a fine mess.\n\nIf it is a significant amount of money, you may want to consult an attorney.
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You need a lawyer dude, also probate filings are public records you can get copies of what she is doing, assuming she filed.
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You can not, \n\nPeople can do thier own will, so only they may know about it, or close family.\n\nPeople use an attorney, so only they and their attorney will know about it.\n\nIf the will is executed ( they should normally go though probate court)  if they did, then the court will have a copy but will also insure that everyone who is suppose to get money does.\n\nIn the end, the only way to find out, is to ask family.
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You can try, but you don't want to find out it's deficent when it's too late.\n\nYou might try your local lawschool/law library.  My lawschool had a wide selection of forms for do-it-yourselfers.\n\nAnd it might not be so bad to call an attorney.  You might be surprised at how inexpensive it turns out to be.
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You'll have to fill out the appropriate forms in Richland County Probate Court.  I've included a couple of links that should help you understand the process, and get in touch with the court.
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Either go to a lawyer or there are some really good software programs that lead you through it step by step.  Unless you are ROLLING in money, it is easy enough to do yourself.
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Are you in the US?  If so, someone needs to go to the county courthouse in the county where father lived and file for probate.  The probate or clerk's office should have the forms you need.  Once you file for probate, you will need to distribute father's assets and pay his debts in accordance with the intestate laws of the state where father lived.\n\nTo find out the procedure, google the following:\nintestate probate statename\n\nUsually, if there is a surviving spouse, that person is entitled to 1/3-1/2 of the total estate and the rest is distributed to any children of the deceased.  Before any funds can be distributed, however, the debts of the deceased would need to be paid.