What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Missouri and Illinois
My husband died in 2004. Our attorney at the time did not have the will probated because everything was owned jointly and passed to me. We have a currently 17 yr old daughter.
My deceased husband (Missouri) had an aunt (Illinois) die in Sep 2008. She did not have any children or surviving spouse. He was written into her will prior to either of their deaths as one of the heirs to her estate. In Sep 2008, my daughter was given a "gift" of money under 12k. I recieved a call last night from the executor stating there were annuities that had my deceased spouse as heir. I was asked to call their attorney to set up distribution. He also mentioned that their were "oil wells" that would need to go through probate. My question is, who is the actual heir? Myself? My daughter? or both?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
My husband died in 2004. Our attorney at the time did not have the will probated because everything was owned jointly and passed to me. We have a currently 17 yr old daughter.
My deceased husband (Missouri) had an aunt (Illinois) die in Sep 2008. She did not have any children or surviving spouse. He was written into her will prior to either of their deaths as one of the heirs to her estate. In Sep 2008, my daughter was given a "gift" of money under 12k. I recieved a call last night from the executor stating there were annuities that had my deceased spouse as heir. I was asked to call their attorney to set up distribution. He also mentioned that their were "oil wells" that would need to go through probate. My question is, who is the actual heir? Myself? My daughter? or both?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?