What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arizona
My father in-law passed away and he did not have a will. My mother in law asked my fiancé (his biological son) to sign a Waiver of Bond through Probate court, and other documents.
Neither of us really knows anything about this. The only things of value he left behind are his home, motor coach, vehicles and smaller possessions. I know that his wife’s name is on the mortgage/house, but not on any vehicles or any other property. He owes money on all of those things. Which we don't want to see disappear, but aren't too concerned with. It's the smaller things, photos, and personal things that are of value to us. We were under the impression the wife automatically inherited everything.
We feel threatened that she is putting her daughter on all of the papers but wants him to sign off on everything. She isn't his adopted or natural born daughter, she is his step daughter. Her father is still alive and has always been there for her, and my father in-law never really considered her as more than a step daughter, because he never wanted to replace her birth father.
We've tried calling the superior court, and probate, but they are unable to provide us with any legal advice or referrals. I can’t find any help for low income families or pro bono info for my county.
Anyway were afraid that if he signs this, everything will disappear, or not be handed down. And if he doesn't sign then she might be angry and take him to court. Even though there is no way we can afford a lawyer right now.
Desperate for advise, were supposed to go to her house Sunday to handle everything and need to know if he should sign or refuse, or bargain that he will sign if first he gets the meaningful items that should remain within his family. We are a young family with a small child who has been devastated by the loss, and he loves his grandma too, so we are trying to avoid a conflict, but will do whatever is necessary, as she is the only one that has pictures and old family belongings. Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you so much.
My father in-law passed away and he did not have a will. My mother in law asked my fiancé (his biological son) to sign a Waiver of Bond through Probate court, and other documents.
Neither of us really knows anything about this. The only things of value he left behind are his home, motor coach, vehicles and smaller possessions. I know that his wife’s name is on the mortgage/house, but not on any vehicles or any other property. He owes money on all of those things. Which we don't want to see disappear, but aren't too concerned with. It's the smaller things, photos, and personal things that are of value to us. We were under the impression the wife automatically inherited everything.
We feel threatened that she is putting her daughter on all of the papers but wants him to sign off on everything. She isn't his adopted or natural born daughter, she is his step daughter. Her father is still alive and has always been there for her, and my father in-law never really considered her as more than a step daughter, because he never wanted to replace her birth father.
We've tried calling the superior court, and probate, but they are unable to provide us with any legal advice or referrals. I can’t find any help for low income families or pro bono info for my county.
Anyway were afraid that if he signs this, everything will disappear, or not be handed down. And if he doesn't sign then she might be angry and take him to court. Even though there is no way we can afford a lawyer right now.
Desperate for advise, were supposed to go to her house Sunday to handle everything and need to know if he should sign or refuse, or bargain that he will sign if first he gets the meaningful items that should remain within his family. We are a young family with a small child who has been devastated by the loss, and he loves his grandma too, so we are trying to avoid a conflict, but will do whatever is necessary, as she is the only one that has pictures and old family belongings. Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you so much.
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