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I am considering filing for bankruptcy. My father passed away in September 2023, and his estate just settled. I have received his home, valued at $25,000, which needs repairs and has no water. There is no debt or lien on it. I haven't officially transferred the title yet. Can this home be... View More 
answered on Mar 18, 2025
You have a 27,900 exemption that allows you to keep up to 27900 in equity in your home you live in. It must be your residence. You also have a 4500 exemption for a car. If you live in the home and the truck is in your name you should have no problem.
Wife is deceased, has 3 children/heirs, my 2 brothers and I. His assets: $36,500 that he was about to inherit from his mother’s estate, and a 2016 Nissan Versa that needs transmission repairs in order to be drivable. My 2 brothers and I agree that I will be the administrator of his estate. Is it... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2024
It appears you will not be able to dispense with administration because your dad’s estate is over $30,000, which is the maximum amount of assets that can be dispensed. Contact a local lawyer who can guide you through the process, which should not be terribly complicated given your description.
Now my father passed and I inherited his property I am trying to find out how to get the land that was my uncle’s put in my name
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answered on Jul 5, 2024
Hire a KY attorney to search the title and determine heirship. Then either record an Affidavit of Heirship or Probate Father's Estate (or both). Do as your KY attorney advises. Deceased Relatives cannot give you a deed.
The same attorney also prepared my late mother's will, which bequeaths the property to me. He has betrayed my mothers trust by not telling her what the "survivorship clause" meant when he prepared her will. He is also the executor and using his lack of disclosure to assist my father... View More
answered on May 16, 2024
That is proper deed language in Kentucky. It means whomever is the survivor (mother or father) gets clear title to the real estate. What they may have thought or intended, however, is a completely different issue, which is why all real property transactions must be in writing as mandated by the... View More
We arent sure what debts are out there. We got a notice from an Estate Information Serivce trying to reach someone about my father's estate. We havent contacted anyone. But i want to know if my mother and their home is safe.
answered on Mar 31, 2024
Depends on whose name the property is in. You need to run a credit report on dad and see what debts you can ascertain are owed. Until you determine exactly what debts are owed, the property is far from safe or secure.
What steps do I take? How do I get my money? The property was sold but I haven’t received my half of inheritance. Can I do it for free? About how much does something like this cost to do? Do I have to prosecute the person to get my money?
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
You will have to hire a KY attorney that does real property litigation. It will be an expensive and difficult suit for Ejectment, Quiet Title, etc. where you have to prove title. But if that Will was not filed for Probate, it means nothing. There are stringent SOLs involved, so either file... View More
no will, deceased had 3 children, myself and my 2 brothers, and his wife who is long-term institutionalized, estate is small under $30,000 with no real estate. will his wife be able to benefit somehow, she is not able to care for herself physically and mentally.
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
Yes, the wife inherits her share even if she lacks capacity. If there is nobody with a power of attorney to manage her finances then a conservator may need to be appointed. And it can get even more complicated if she is on government benefits. If that is the case then remember that someone will... View More
Deed, still in grandmother's name. The probate was closed. I recently received notice from court of unpaid taxes and liens if I pay taxes and liens how do I transfer deed to me? Do I have to reopen probate?
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
Based upon the facts you have provided, it looks like the buyer bought and paid for the property but failed to record the deed. That does not mean that your grandmother's estate still owns the property. All that means is that a public record of the transaction was not made. The deceased... View More
Me, her daughter was POA in her living will but we hadnt been able to finish writing the last will and testament. I am to be the person to inherit her house and make sure it is available for her kids or grandkids to stay in if they should ever need a place We were talking about a dynasty trust or... View More
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answered on Nov 22, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Navigating estate matters can be complex, especially in situations like yours where the last will and testament was not completed. As the person with power of attorney in her living will, you have a significant role, but it's important to... View More
I was listed as only beneficiary but was 6. I lost the copies of correspondences and of the name of insurance co. I dont believe they thought I d ever know about it. I m now 40 and they have kept it. How do I proceed?
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
To address the issue of a life insurance policy where you were the beneficiary but the funds were kept by your grandparents, you should start by gathering as much information as possible about the policy. If you don't remember the name of the insurance company, you might try to retrieve this... View More
My mom passed away without a will, leaving a house in Kentucky that she wanted sold with the proceeds divided among her 8 children from her first marriage and 1 child with my stepdad. My sister, residing in Alabama, presented documents showing disproportionate distribution, with her receiving... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2025
If there was not a will, the property will be divided pursuant to the intestate laws of distribution in Kentucky.
My father-in-law, who passed away with considerable assets, made it clear that everything should be left to his grandkids, ensuring their college education was paid for, and only then could they access the remainder. He explicitly stated he did not want his sons to receive any inheritance due to... View More
answered on May 26, 2025
If you don’t have a copy, it could be like searching for a needle in a haystack. You might approach the executor of his estate and see if he or she has a copy. You might also contact the decedents attorney to see if such a will was ever prepared.
I am a beneficiary of my deceased brother's estate, and I've received the administrix's accounting from the court. I have identified transactions and issues that seem concerning within specific timeframes. I wish to file an objection with the court regarding this, but I need to... View More
answered on May 8, 2025
Hire a probate lawyer to enter his appearance in the case and subpoena the records you need.
I'm handling a situation involving a condo in Kentucky. My stepdad passed away and left my mother a life estate in the condo they lived in. He has three living children, two of whom are co-executors. All parties agreed to sell the condo, and my mother handed over the keys in October last year.... View More
answered on May 2, 2025
If everyone agrees and signs the listing, yes. Otherwise, you will need court approval to sell the property.
I have a question regarding life insurance and property distribution after the death of a divorced parent. There are five children involved and an ex-wife. There was no trust, and we are unsure about the named beneficiaries of the life insurance policy. Additionally, there is land involved in the... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2025
The life insurance will go to the named beneficiaries. Children or not. Children have no independent right to inherit from their parents absent a will or intestacy. The money will pass outside probate.
I was the executrix of my uncle's estate and hired an attorney to assist with the process. However, the attorney never informed me about the inheritance tax amount or deadlines. Now, months later, I've discovered that I owe $39,000. What steps should I take to address this situation with... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2025
Have your accountant go over that inheritance tax. He may be able to reduce or limit your liability.
As an executor of an estate in Kentucky, am I required to present each beneficiary with a copy of the will? One beneficiary feels she has not been properly informed and recently requested to see the will. The will has been filed for probate, and there are two executors managing the estate.
answered on Mar 27, 2025
No. You are not required to provide them with a copy. If the will has been filed, they can obtain a copy from probate court.
My husband of 25 years passed away last November without a will, and there was no executor of the estate nor power of attorney. I filed a petition with the district court in Kentucky, and it was granted by a district judge, notifying my in-laws by mail. Despite this, my in-laws are not responding... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2025
You can sue for the value of your loss up to $30,000, and that you can prove.
The other party's lawyer informed me that my claim on an estate was denied due to KRS 396.055, and mentioned I have 60 days to act or my claim will be barred. I didn't send my claim directly to the executrix, nor was an address provided to contact her, although I recorded my claim at the... View More
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answered on Mar 17, 2025
Contact the KY Court handling the Probate Case. They may have a form for the claim against the Estate, or you may be too late. You must comply perfectly with the Probate Statutes, so read them.
Estate. After intestate succession was introduced he produced the will, which I am not named in, to cut me out and increase the profit for himself and my cousin. Is there anything I can do?
answered on Mar 8, 2025
While it is reprehensible that your income either the will for a year, if the will is legit and there is no fraud involved in its preparation, there is not much that can be done since you are not named in the will.
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