Kentucky: How to Challenge an Administrator Who Closed a Joint Bank Account Without Notifying Heirs
Short answer If a personal representative or administrator closed a decedent’s joint bank account without notifying heirs, you may be able to recover funds or compel an accounting under Kentucky probate law. Start by identifying the account type, collecting bank records and letters of administration, and then seek an accounting or file a petition in […]
Read article →How to Review and Correct Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings in Kentucky
How to review and correct missing or incorrect probate filings in Kentucky FAQ: Practical steps for beneficiaries, heirs, or interested parties who find missing or incorrect probate filings in a loved one’s estate. Short answer If you suspect probate filings in your father’s Kentucky estate are missing or contain errors, start by obtaining the probate […]
Read article →Kentucky: How to Correct Errors in Probate Paperwork (Wrong Heirs Listed)
How to Correct Errors in Probate Records in Kentucky Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Kentucky attorney about your specific case. Detailed answer — what to do when the probate paperwork lists the wrong siblings or heirs Probate records can contain two types of mistakes: […]
Read article →Challenging an Estate Administrator Appointment in Kentucky
How to Challenge an Appointment of an Estate Administrator in Kentucky Quick overview: If you believe your grandparent’s appointment as administrator of their estate was improper, you can challenge that appointment in the Kentucky probate court where the estate was opened. Typical grounds include lack of legal qualification, fraud or undue influence, improper notice or […]
Read article →How Probate Without Administration Works in Kentucky to Transfer Real Property Title
FAQ: How probate without administration transfers real property title in Kentucky Disclaimer: This information is educational only and is not legal advice. For help with a specific estate or property transfer, consult a licensed Kentucky attorney. Detailed Answer What does "probate without administration" mean in Kentucky? "Probate without administration" (sometimes called "admission of a will […]
Read article →Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property in Kentucky
Detailed Answer When someone dies, the court appoints a personal representative (called an executor if there is a will or an administrator if there is not) to collect the decedent’s assets, pay debts, and distribute what remains to heirs or beneficiaries. In Kentucky, that representative holds estate property in a fiduciary capacity until the probate […]
Read article →Kentucky — Who Receives Surplus Proceeds When a Property Owner Dies Without a Will (Siblings Involved)
Detailed Answer — Who gets surplus proceeds when someone in Kentucky dies without a will and siblings are involved? Short answer: Surplus proceeds from the sale of a decedent's property become part of the decedent’s estate. If the owner died without a will (intestate), Kentucky’s intestate succession rules determine who is entitled to those funds. […]
Read article →How to File a Motion for Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure in Kentucky
Understanding and Filing a Motion to Claim Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure in Kentucky Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed Kentucky attorney. What are surplus funds? When a property is sold at a […]
Read article →Kentucky: Can a Right-of-Survivorship Deed Increase Your Share of Foreclosure Surplus Funds?
Short answer Possibly — but not automatically. In Kentucky, the party who holds legal title at the time the court or clerk distributes surplus funds from a foreclosure sale is the first person the court will recognize. A properly created and recorded right-of-survivorship (joint tenancy with right of survivorship) can affect who holds title after […]
Read article →Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle in Kentucky When Settling a Loved One’s Estate
How to Document a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling an Estate in Kentucky Short answer: Gather the lender and repo paperwork, note whether the repossession occurred before or after death, list the vehicle and any creditor claims in the estate inventory, obtain lien releases or sale accounting from the lender or repossession agent, and present any […]
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