http://ncwillsandtrusts.com/2009/03/problems-with-intestacy/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:44:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 http://ncwillsandtrusts.com/2009/03/problems-with-intestacy/comment-page-1/#comment-5853 Jackie Bedard Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:32:17 +0000 http://ncwillsandtrusts.com/?p=292#comment-5853 Angela, I'm afraid there are a lot of moving parts to your question. The rights of heirs depend upon various factors such as whether property was owned individually or as joint owners with rights of survivorship. If your uncle has a claim for part of your grandfather's estate, then they may not be able to complete the probate of your uncle's estate until your grandfather's probate is complete. I would strongly recommend that your family consult with a probate attorney in your area to obtain more specific advice. Angela, I’m afraid there are a lot of moving parts to your question. The rights of heirs depend upon various factors such as whether property was owned individually or as joint owners with rights of survivorship. If your uncle has a claim for part of your grandfather’s estate, then they may not be able to complete the probate of your uncle’s estate until your grandfather’s probate is complete. I would strongly recommend that your family consult with a probate attorney in your area to obtain more specific advice.

]]> http://ncwillsandtrusts.com/2009/03/problems-with-intestacy/comment-page-1/#comment-5837 Angela Deck Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:38:41 +0000 http://ncwillsandtrusts.com/?p=292#comment-5837 I reside in Lee Co. We recently lost our uncle. He has three daughters that he leaves behind. My question is that he was an heir to an estate that has not yet been settled. My grandfather died without a will as many people of his generation did. My grandmother is now fearful that the girls may try to force settlement of the estate. My grandmother understands that she is entitled to a portion of the estate and land. This is her home where she has lived for 60+ years and she does not want people living on the 100+ acre farm with her that she does not know and does not want to give up anything that she and my grandfather worked hard to accumulate. She understands that when she passes it will be divided and she is okay with that. She just doesnt want it to happen before she passes. How does this work? What is necessary to make the family settle this estate? I reside in Lee Co. We recently lost our uncle. He has three daughters that he leaves behind. My question is that he was an heir to an estate that has not yet been settled. My grandfather died without a will as many people of his generation did. My grandmother is now fearful that the girls may try to force settlement of the estate. My grandmother understands that she is entitled to a portion of the estate and land. This is her home where she has lived for 60+ years and she does not want people living on the 100+ acre farm with her that she does not know and does not want to give up anything that she and my grandfather worked hard to accumulate. She understands that when she passes it will be divided and she is okay with that. She just doesnt want it to happen before she passes. How does this work? What is necessary to make the family settle this estate?

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