I hate to sound simple but I have no idea about probate court. Neither I, nor my sisters, were informed of anything like that. Is that something that automatically happens or does someone have to set the process of probate court into motion? My step-father is very secretive about mother's...
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My mother lived in Mississippi. She did not have a will. It was something she always put off. I think by the time the doctors realized how sick she was there just wasn't time. Her illness progressed rapidly and we lost her quickly.
There is another thing that...
This is my first post here so I hope I am in the right place.
Here is my situation.......
My mother passed away in May of 2006. She had just married my step-father (about three years ago) and many of their bills were in both their names. There were; however, some credit cards that were...