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ElleDee
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What is the name of your state? Georgia
The deceased resided in Ohio
My fiance, enroute to Georgia to finalize our wedding plans, was struck and ultimately killed by a drunken driver. I have no type of 'established' relationship with any of his family members. I understand that, since we were not legally married at the time of his death, I am without rights to claim anything with regard to his estate; however....
He left instructions, via a notorized letter that his crematory remains were to be given to me. I understand that, in his Will, he has designated for me to have my wedding rings (I have no idea if there is anything else, as I'm only receiving partial information). I have learned today that, while the younger brother is the Executor/Administrator (?), the eldest brother is contesting the will, citing 'incompetency' at the time of drawing up the will. The will was drawn up prior to my fiance's last surgery.
My question(s) are:
1. What rights do I have to obtain a copy of the 'final rites' letter?
2. What rights do I have to obtain a copy of the Will?
3. Since his request to have his remains given to me were not in his Will, may I demand them, even though the Will is tied up in Probate?
4. Do I need to retain an Ohio-based attorney; and if so, would that be a Probate Attorney?
The deceased resided in Ohio
My fiance, enroute to Georgia to finalize our wedding plans, was struck and ultimately killed by a drunken driver. I have no type of 'established' relationship with any of his family members. I understand that, since we were not legally married at the time of his death, I am without rights to claim anything with regard to his estate; however....
He left instructions, via a notorized letter that his crematory remains were to be given to me. I understand that, in his Will, he has designated for me to have my wedding rings (I have no idea if there is anything else, as I'm only receiving partial information). I have learned today that, while the younger brother is the Executor/Administrator (?), the eldest brother is contesting the will, citing 'incompetency' at the time of drawing up the will. The will was drawn up prior to my fiance's last surgery.
My question(s) are:
1. What rights do I have to obtain a copy of the 'final rites' letter?
2. What rights do I have to obtain a copy of the Will?
3. Since his request to have his remains given to me were not in his Will, may I demand them, even though the Will is tied up in Probate?
4. Do I need to retain an Ohio-based attorney; and if so, would that be a Probate Attorney?