Finding Heirs and Determining Property Ownership After a Death — North Dakota
Overview: Identifying Heirs and Who Owns Real Property After a Relative Dies Detailed answer — what to check and how North Dakota law works If your grandparent has died and you need to figure out who the rightful heirs are and who now owns their property, start with paperwork and public records, then move to […]
Read article →North Dakota: Getting the Court to Reconsider Letters of Administration and Remove an Administrator
Detailed Answer This article explains, in plain language, how an interested person in North Dakota can ask a probate court to reconsider letters of administration (the document appointing an administrator) and seek removal of the administrator so a different personal representative — for example, the sole heir — can be appointed. This is educational information […]
Read article →North Dakota: Challenging an Administrator Who Closed a Joint Bank Account Without Notifying Heirs
Disclaimer This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed North Dakota attorney. Detailed Answer If an estate administrator has closed a decedent’s joint bank account without notifying heirs, you have several ways to respond under North Dakota law. Which steps are appropriate […]
Read article →How to Review and Correct Probate Filings in North Dakota
Reviewing and Fixing Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings under North Dakota Law Quick summary: If you believe probate filings for your father’s estate are missing or incorrect in North Dakota, you can review the public court file, request copies, and ask the court to correct or compel missing filings. Common remedies include motions to compel […]
Read article →How to Fix Probate Paperwork Errors in North Dakota
Correcting Errors in Probate Records under North Dakota Law — What to Expect Detailed answer When probate paperwork lists the wrong relatives (for example, incorrect siblings) or contains other mistakes, North Dakota law provides ways to fix those errors. The right procedure depends on the type of mistake and how far the estate administration has […]
Read article →Challenging an Administrator Appointment in North Dakota
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. If you need legal advice about a specific case, consult a North Dakota attorney. Detailed Answer If someone has been appointed to act as an estate administrator (personal representative) for your grandparent’s estate in North Dakota and you believe the appointment is […]
Read article →How Probating a Will (Without Full Administration) Transfers Real Property in North Dakota
Detailed Answer Short answer: In North Dakota, real property that a decedent leaves in a valid will generally passes only after the will is admitted to probate in district court. Even when the estate does not require full administration of all assets and creditors, there are streamlined probate procedures that let beneficiaries obtain clear title […]
Read article →Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property in North Dakota
Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed North Dakota attorney. Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — if an estate administrator claims ownership of real property that you are entitled to inherit, you can generally challenge that claim in North Dakota’s probate court. The court […]
Read article →North Dakota — Surplus Proceeds When a Property Owner Dies Without a Will: What Siblings Need to Know
Surplus Sale Proceeds When a Property Owner Dies Intestate in North Dakota Short answer: If a property owner dies without a will in North Dakota, any surplus proceeds from the sale of that property generally become part of the decedent’s estate and are distributed under North Dakota’s intestate succession rules. If no spouse or descendants […]
Read article →North Dakota — How to File a Motion to Determine Right to Surplus Money After a Foreclosure
How to File a Motion to Determine Your Right to Surplus Money After a Foreclosure in North Dakota This FAQ-style guide explains the usual steps a person (for example, a child of the former owner) would take to ask a North Dakota court to determine entitlement to surplus funds after a sheriff’s foreclosure sale. It […]
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