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Replies (2)
- Geoffrey Lavell, "ShortSaleExpertLV"
- Contributions:218
Unfortunately, it sounds like the only person that should really offer advice to you at this point, is an Estate Planning A*t*t*o*r*n*e*y. You're going to likely need to consult someone other than the representative of your late father's Estate and determine if its worth persuing the house.
Your situation is complex and real estate agents, loan officers, etc. cannot give you legal advice. You may call the State Law Bar in your state and request the names of attorneys that practice Probate or Estate Law.
I'm sorry for your loss and hope all turns out well.
Your situation is complex and real estate agents, loan officers, etc. cannot give you legal advice. You may call the State Law Bar in your state and request the names of attorneys that practice Probate or Estate Law.
I'm sorry for your loss and hope all turns out well.
- wetdawgs
- Contributions:26851
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, as well as the challenges of moving forward. No one here represents your finance company nor can anyone provide legal advice.
Your wrote "my father left me the house and five acres with the loan to be paid with life insurance". I'm assuming this is documented in a valid will and/or trust and not just verbal? The life insurance policy should have received these instructions in writing. If your sister is the executor/personal representative, then going through probate is the right thing to do to get the court agreeing to the terms of the will.
You may need to hire the services of an attorney for your position. If these are only verbal agreements, then you may find your position is weak and you'll have to share with your sister.
Your wrote "my father left me the house and five acres with the loan to be paid with life insurance". I'm assuming this is documented in a valid will and/or trust and not just verbal? The life insurance policy should have received these instructions in writing. If your sister is the executor/personal representative, then going through probate is the right thing to do to get the court agreeing to the terms of the will.
You may need to hire the services of an attorney for your position. If these are only verbal agreements, then you may find your position is weak and you'll have to share with your sister.
Property left to you in a Will
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