Probate a will?

[Karson]

Sorry fellas... I normally wouldn't ask but I need advice. My parents have a will that states everything goes to myself and my sister. My dad passed away 3 years ago, and my mom passed away 3 weeks ago. My sister also passed away a couple years ago so I am literally the only person on the will left. Do ya'll think I should still probate the will? I figure it's pretty cut and dry, but I'm no expert. There are no heirs left other than me.

[DON SVO]

Yes. You do. Especially if your sister hasn’t been removed from it. Every fucking investment firm/bank/titles/etc you cal will want your sisters info and she’s dead.

It’ll cost you around $3,000 min and that’s if everything is in Texas and uncontested.

[Stephen]

Yes you will have to probate the Will especially if there is property, vehicles, or a bank account..

[Chas_svo]

Yes. You do. Especially if your sister hasn’t been removed from it. Every fucking investment firm/bank/titles/etc you cal will want your sisters info and she’s dead.

It’ll cost you around $3,000 min and that’s if everything is in Texas and uncontested.

I agree.

They told us they start at roughly $2500, but that depends on the county and what is in the estate. It can easily get above $3k. It is fleecing and ridiculous, but you need it.

[black50]

Oh hell yes, you have to have the will probated...there is a 4 year max time limit from time of death to probate...if its not done then the state will step in and divide the property amongst surviving family...and thats where you can get fucked...found out the hard way when my grandmother didn't probate my grandfathers, her husbands will (they had separate wills)...and his share of the property got divided amongst family that wasn't even in the original will

[Sean88gt]

Was your sister married? Kids?

[ceyko]

It’ll cost you around $3,000 min and that’s if everything is in Texas and uncontested.

/end thread - spend the money on a lawyer, it'll be reimbursed from the estate or waived if that does not make sense since you'll get all the assets/value of the assets.

[talisman]

Sorry for your loss. I'll echo everyone else, yes you need to probate it. Everything from my dad simply went to my mom, but she still had to write a check to her lawyer for $2500 to get things through probate. Do it the right way so it doesn't come back on you; you don't want that kind of headache with everything else you're dealing with.

[line-em-up]

I agree with probate. My dad died last April. He had a Will and no debts, but we didn't want any complications down the road with trying to sell his properties. The lawyer said that it could cause issues with trying to sell them if we didn't probate because the banks don't want the headaches that they could run into if it was contested later. Plus, my brother had died within the last 2 years, after the Will was made 3 years ago. He was specifically excluded from the Will but his children weren't, so they were considered heirs and could complicate things. There isn't enough difference in cost between a non-probated Will and a probated to make it worth the risk.

[Tx Redneck]

Dude, you've had a tumultuous few years, sorry for your losses.

Tx

[Karson]

Thanks for the advice fellas and the tags made me laugh! My sister did not have any kids and was not married. My mom has a reverse mortgage on the house and 2 cars that are paid for and maybe worth $3500-$4000 each. They did not have a lot of money there at the end either from all the medical banter. Looks like I'll need to locate an attorney this week. Thanks for the feedback guys!

[GE]

Sorry for your loss. I'll echo everyone else, yes you need to probate it. Everything from my dad simply went to my mom, but she still had to write a check to her lawyer for $2500 to get things through probate. Do it the right way so it doesn't come back on you; you don't want that kind of headache with everything else you're dealing with.

Did your folks have a will/trust setup at all?

Thanks for the advice fellas and the tags made me laugh! My sister did not have any kids and was not married. My mom has a reverse mortgage on the house and 2 cars that are paid for and maybe worth $3500-$4000 each. They did not have a lot of money there at the end either from all the medical banter. Looks like I'll need to locate an attorney this week. Thanks for the feedback guys!

I have an estate attorney that's in Plano. He could probably recommend someone else if you're in Waco, let me know if you're interested.

[talisman]

Did your folks have a will/trust setup at all?

My mom had EVERYTHING set up. Funerals already paid for and taken care of by Neptune Society, DNRs, POAs, every minor detail accounted for and arranged. She is quite pragmatic and organized. She has an entire three ring binder set aside with everything I need to do in order as will executor for when she goes.

[Karson]

@Tailsman..., They had a will made back in 2001 that states my sister and I get everything and no one else. My sister passed from infultrate pneumonia 2 years ago and had no husband or any kids. I'm literally the only one left on the will. If I didn't have my wife and son and my wife's family, I'd be a mess! I'm at peace and need to start with the legal process. Ya'll have been very helpful and I'll reach out to an attorney tomorrow. Thanks a bunch guys! I greatly appreciate it!

[FastFox]

Probate it. Once it is done you are bullet proof from everyone. Peace of mind is worth a lot.