After a person dies, when is their Will supposed to be read to his or her heirs?
367485
This is controlled by state statute; it's different for every state.  Usually the will will list an executor who will handle the distributions in the will.  It can often take over a month to get around to reading the will to the heirs, though there's no reason for it to take so long.  It frequently take MUCH longer-up to 3-9 months--to "probate" a will through the court process.\n\nIf you're concerned, you should call the 'clerk of court' in the state and county where your relative died.  They will adivse you on local procedure.
222833
Assuming you own your portion in fee simple and there is no right of reversion at the end of your life, you can pass it to your heirs via a will.  So get down to the barrister or solicitor or whatever you people have over there and make a will.
496162
only when someone dies
701557
You need to get in touch with the executor of the deceased's estate to find out the particulars.
1093095
Inheritance laws vary by state. The executor of the will is responsible for making an effort to locate heirs. What happens if no heirs are located is that the estate will go to the state.\n\n"No heirs" also includes those entitled to the estate if the named heirs cannot be located.\n\nLaws vary by state but that's the general process.\n\n"No contact" is irrelevant regarding the right to an inheritance.
17395
You will have to find the executor of the will who will be the trustee to carry out any provisions written in the will, usually it is the lawyer hired by the deceased. If your name is there and your family is witholding your dues your only recourse is to contest the will in an open court house.
999115
The will should be filed in the county of his residence, with the County Clerk, as a result of probate.  Or, if you can find his lawyer, then the lawyer might have a copy.  Check with the Probate Court.
166423
It depends on how the will was written.
509426
As far as I know, the reading of a will is a dramatic device used in movies.  It is not necessary to give the will legal effect.
510016
Depends upon the state law where he died, and possibly where he was domiciled.  Generally the estranged spouse still gets a share as they are still married.\n\nSome possibilities:  2/2 rule.  Spouse gets half.  Children share remaining 1/2 (each gets 1/6)\n\n1/3, 2/3 rule.  Spouse gets 1/3.  Children share remaining 2/3 (each gets 2/9)\n\nAny jointly held property with right of survivorship passes to joint owner at moment of death and is excluded from division amongst other heirs.\n\nFirst wife gets nothing, but may be designated as custodian for childrens' shares.\n\nUltimately the courts will decide.
1081593
Anytime you have something of value, or CHILDREN....it is so important if you have children.....My sons dad passed away January of last year, age 47 and he had no will......His family took him to court after 19 years of "loving him" coming to Birthday Partys, etc for 19 years, and wanted proof that he was his fathers son - we won in court - but cover yourself - ok - for children involved.
576854
Take the will to the courthouse in the county where the deceased person resided.  There should be a court office set up for helping people in your situation.  In my state its called the Probate Court. They will probate the will and give out documents that will allow the executor (person designated by the deceased person to wrap up his affairs) to go to banks etc. and do whatever the deceased person could have done if still alive.  Its usually just a matter of filing forms.  I would avoid the expense of a lawyer unless the estate is complex or you anticipate litigation amongst family members.
704292
Not usually, an executor is the person that makes sure the will is distributed the way the deceased wanted it done.  They are obligated as the designated executor to do what ever was asked.  You could talk to an estate attorney to get more insight but I'm pretty sure you're stuck.
936240
Ignore all of the above answers.  They are plain wrong.\n\nIf he died without a will, the law of "intestate succession" in Ohio will determine who gets what portion of his estate, or his assets.  Generally speaking, the law of intestate succession provides that the estate will go to the spouse, and if the spouse died first, then to the children, if any. So if you are his only child, generally speaking, you should get everything.\n\nIn order to settle an "intestate" estate (one in which the person died without a will) the next of kin must go to the local surrogate to have administrator appointed (In contrast, if a person dies with a valid will, this step is uneccessary, because the will will ususally appoint an executor in its terms).  The person seeking to be the administrator of an intestate estate generally has to post a bond (but may vary in Ohio, depending upon Ohio law) to protect the administrator from screwing over the beneficiaries.  \n\nOnce appointed, the administrator has to "settle the estate.  That is, marshall (or gather) the deceased person's assets, pay his debts, and then, if anything is left over, distribute the residue (what's left over) to the beneficiaries.  \n\nIf your father had assets, and no real debt, and you think there will be a good amount of money left over from his estate (the "residue") and you fear your aunts will steal what is rightfully yours, you should hire an Ohio lawyer to 1) contest them being appointed administrators, and 2) have you appointed as administrator instead.   This will cost you money, but it will generally be paid out of the residue of the estate.  In other words, the lawyer will try to have you appointed as administrator, and if he is successful, he will help you settle the estate, and take his fee from the residue (what's left over after all debts are paid). It is very much worth the money.  \n\nIf you do get cheated, you might be able to resort to the bond which the administrator likely had to post.  Contact a lawyer to find out how.  \n\nGo to www.martindale.com to find a lawyer who practices estate and trust law in the county in Ohio in which your father resided or died.  Do not delay in contacting a lawyer, as the sooner you challenge your aunts actions, the better.  \n\nGood luck.
872420
Not being an attorney, I would believe it goes something like this:\n\nIf you mother dies, you believe she has a will but have not seen it. SHe would have a copy, likely in her papers or safe deposit box. If you have no access, you contact an attorney to help. They will get a judge to declare an executor and the heirs because there is no known will. There may be taxes and fees involved. If no will is found, there is no will. \n\nIt seems that you believe that the lawyer has the only legal copy...they do not. They have a security copy to prove you mother's is not corrupted. It is your mother responsibility to appoint an executor to execute the will in her name. The executor shoudl know this before hand...and perhaps the location of the will, but not the contents of the will. \n\nThe attorney or judge could pulish in a law journal for known wills of people too.
843535
It depends upon how the account was held.  If it was a true joint account, which carries with it the right of survivorship, when one owner dies, the other becomes the owner of the funds in the account.
881640
Here are the basic principles: http://www.italianlaw.net/services/inheritance-filings/\n\nIt is best if you can locate the notary (family and property lawyer) who  handled the succession.