My grandmother has died. My aunt told me, estate was left to her. How can I review the will?
440997
A will is a legal document.  Check with your local court that handles estates (surrogate court or probate court) and ask them your options.  Good luck to you.
155496
It all depends on if your mother had a will or not? If she did, is your brother the executor to the estate? was the money left in trust to you? Was your brother given power of attorny?\n You would be better off to ask an attorny, then to ask questions on yahoo reguarding these matters, and you ask the question like we all have crystal balls...I SEE A MAN... HE IS TRYING TO STEAL FROM YOUR MOTHERS ESTATE.. I mean come on, How are we supposed to know. Like I said "Seek the advice of an attorny"
20980
Your grandfather clearly wanted your step-grandmother to receive 65% of his estate. Once she received it, it became her decision who should receive her estate and your mother has no legal claim to it.
148965
if your grandmother dies intestate ( without a will) and does not have a living spouse, your father and any other living siblings will automatically inherit her money. While there may be estate and probate fees, I can not imageine that it would be half of her estate.\nThe other potential issue might be medicare if medicare is currently paying for her care. The law requires her to use her own funds first although there are some exemptions. This is typically reduced by gifting money to family, but there are time frames that must be respected. The issue could be that if these gifts are not already made or loans documented, that given her current condition, she no longer has the legal capacity to do so. If beyond co-signing her account you father has a broader "power of attorney", this would help. \nIn order for your father to understand all the issues, he will need to consult with an estate attorney or an attorney that specializes in Elder Law
451520
Since your grandmother died intestate, i.e. leaving no provision for disposition of her estate, the probate court would appoint an administrator who will oversee the disposition of the estate to dependents and other relatives that may have a legal claim. Your first step is to hire an estate attorney who will help you with filing all the necessary paperwork and the process. Good luck!
362507
I would get a second opinion from another solicitor.  By using the term "solicitor", I presume you are in the U.K.  I am not familiar with the laws of your country.  Here in the U.S., property would not pass to the decedent's siblings unless the decedent had no children or grandchildren and did not have a surviving spouse.
953829
Pwer of Attorney is whoever your grandfather appoints.  If he is confused or not responsive then usually it will fall on next of kin meaning your parents or an aunt or uncle.  In some cases family has joint POA.  As far as a will, does he have one?  If that is the case then as previously mentioned I would contact the attorney of your grandfather.
437001
Everyone should have a will, get a lawyer to draw it up, or have her write one and then get it notarized, and witnessed, and filed with the county in which she lives.  GET A WILL, they are inexpensive and so worth the headache that follow without one.  \n\nIf you think people and relatives are loving, just wait til she dies, it doesn't matter what she has, they will fight like female dogs...do the death.
1010433
keep in mind that all property passes to the surviving spouse when one spouse dies...unless otherwise specified. Even though there was a will...unless it specifically states a division of assets...you might be entitled to nothing. If the two were divorced, it complicates things if the will was not updated. Also, if you are a minor, you have less control than if not a minor.\n\nHowever...the fact that a will was not shown to you IS curious. Do what the first person said. A will becomes public information. Go get a copy! It will just be a few bucks copying charge and then you'll know....
853156
Your question only brings more questions to mind. How do you know there is a Will? Is it a large estate? Is an Attorney already involved? Has anyone contacted you in this regard and who?\nIf you found a Will, I would suggest you take it to an Attorney.
146210
See a lawyer.  I believe the executor has the right to liquidate assets in order to pay outstanding debts or other bills against the estate and this must be done before anything remaining is distributed to the heirs.
221527
If you are beneficiary of their estate, speak to a lawyer who can set up the paperwork.  The ATO will probably have a form that needs to be submitted along with the part in the will which names you the beneficiary.\nThe phone number is 13 28 61
976153
You need to speak to an attorney about your rights and obligations.  Also, why not speak with her financial advisor to find out what, if any, plans are in place concerning your mother's death.
343364
My father just passed without a will so I've been through something similar.\nIf there is a will then the law is to follow the instructions of the will. It can be contested but that takes time and money.\nIf there is no will then someone has to send a petition to the courts in his, the deceased, state and request to be appointed guardian/executor of the estate. It is easier to have the "permission" of the other siblings so it won't be contested. Once the court approves the petition then his estate, assests thereof, will be used, sold if necessary to pay off any and all debts the person had. What is left after that is divided between the surviving brothers and/or sisters. Children of deceased siblings are not usually included in the division, but can be. Hope this helps.
1031484
You have to show that the decedent was not in control of their faculties when the will was signed or that it was signed under coercion or duress.\n\nIf you're just mad because Aunt Edna left her estate to the cat, you've got a fight ahead of you.
855958
The property has to be owned by somebody.  If the property belonged to a deceased family member and no one ever came forward to take legal possession as per a will, then most likely someone else owns it now.  It would have been sold for non-payment of property taxes.  If they know the municipality in which the property was located then check with the local tax assessors office.
701557
You need to get in touch with the executor of the deceased's estate to find out the particulars.