How to Buy Out Siblings’ Shares of a Parent’s Kentucky House Instead of Selling It Through Probate
Buying out siblings’ shares of a parent’s Kentucky house instead of selling it through probate Short answer: First determine how title is held and whether the property must pass through probate. If it is part of the probate estate, you generally need to open the estate or get the personal representative involved. Then get a […]
Read article →Kentucky: Recovering Money an Heir Took From a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account or Credit Card
FAQ — Recovering funds taken from a deceased person’s accounts under Kentucky law Short answer: Yes — in many situations the estate can try to recover money an heir withdrew after a parent died. Recovery depends on how the accounts were titled, whether the heir had legal authority, and when the transfers happened. The estate’s […]
Read article →Selling Inherited Land with Minor Heirs in Kentucky: Requesting a Guardian ad Litem
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes. If minors are heirs to real property in Kentucky, the probate court can appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) or otherwise protect the minors’ interests before a sale of the inherited land is approved. The court’s involvement protects the minor heirs and helps ensure any sale is in their best […]
Read article →Kentucky: How to Get Court Approval to Sell an Inherited Home When Co-Owners Include Minors
Detailed Answer Short overview: When a house is inherited by more than one person and one or more heirs are minors, you generally cannot complete a sale without court involvement. Kentucky law requires a court-approved representative for a minor’s interest (usually a guardian of the minor’s estate or the personal representative of the decedent’s estate) […]
Read article →Kentucky: Filing a Year's Allowance Petition — What to Include
FAQ — Surviving Spouse and Minor Children: Requesting Support from an Estate in Kentucky This FAQ explains what to include when seeking a court-ordered allowance from an estate for a surviving spouse or minor children under Kentucky law. It assumes no legal background and uses plain language. This is educational information only and not legal […]
Read article →Handling a Parent’s Estate in Kentucky: Step-by-Step FAQ
Detailed answer Below is a clear, step-by-step overview of how to handle a parent’s estate in Kentucky. This is an educational guide only and not legal advice. For questions about your specific situation, consult a qualified Kentucky probate attorney or the local probate court. 1. Confirm death and get certified copies of the death certificate […]
Read article →How to Switch to a Small‑Estate Process in Kentucky
How to switch from formal administration to a small‑estate process in Kentucky This FAQ explains, in plain language, how to move from a court‑supervised estate administration to a Kentucky small‑estate procedure when the estate’s assets make that appropriate. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Short answer If an estate qualifies as a […]
Read article →Paying Back Taxes on Inherited Land in Kentucky: What Happens If You Aren’t on the Deed?
Paying Back Taxes on Inherited Land When You’re Not on the Deed — Kentucky FAQ Short answer: Paying delinquent property taxes on inherited land in Kentucky will stop or reverse a tax enforcement action, but it does not, by itself, make you the legal owner. To become an owner you generally must get title through […]
Read article →How to Determine Heirs and Property Ownership After a Grandparent Dies in Kentucky
How to find the rightful heirs and who owns a property after a grandparent dies — Kentucky FAQ Short answer: Start by locating a will and the death certificate, then check the probate case in the county where your grandparent lived and the county property records where the real estate is located. If there is […]
Read article →Kentucky — How to Ask the Court to Reconsider Letters of Administration and Seek Removal of an Administrator
Detailed Answer Short overview: In Kentucky, if someone has been issued letters of administration (they are the court-appointed administrator of an intestate estate) and you believe the administrator should be removed so that you, as the sole heir, can be appointed, you must ask the probate court that issued the letters to revoke the administrator’s […]
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