Claiming Surplus Funds from a Tax Foreclosure Sale in Kentucky
FAQ: How do I claim surplus funds from a tax foreclosure sale in Kentucky? Short answer: If a tax foreclosure sale of your mother’s house produced surplus (money left after satisfying the delinquent taxes, interest, penalties, fees, and valid liens), the usual claimants are the former owner or the owner’s heirs or personal representative. To […]
Read article →Kentucky: What Happens If a Sibling Claims I Mismanaged Estate Assets After Selling Our Parent's Car?
Detailed Answer This is not legal advice. The information below explains how Kentucky probate generally treats allegations that a personal representative (executor or administrator) mismanaged estate assets when a decedent’s vehicle was sold. Use this to understand common steps and options; consult a Kentucky probate attorney for advice about your situation. Who has the authority […]
Read article →Kentucky: How to Transfer a Deceased Parent’s Car Title to the Surviving Spouse When the Original Title Is Missing
FAQ: How do I transfer my parent’s car title to my other parent in a small estate when we don’t have the original title? Short answer: In Kentucky you generally need a certified death certificate plus either probate paperwork or a small‑estate affidavit and a replacement (duplicate) title or the county clerks’ acceptance of the […]
Read article →Challenging a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Kentucky
FAQ — How to Challenge a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property (Kentucky) Disclaimer: This information is educational only and is not legal advice. For legal advice about your situation, consult a Kentucky attorney. Detailed Answer — Step-by-step approach under Kentucky law Overview: When someone files a petition seeking possession or control of […]
Read article →Challenging a Sibling’s Final Accounting in a Parent’s Estate — Kentucky
Can I challenge a final accounting filed by my sibling if I never received notice? (Kentucky) Short answer: Possibly. Under Kentucky probate law you have tools to challenge a final accounting or the distributions made by an executor/administrator if you were entitled to notice and did not receive it. The most practical first steps are: […]
Read article →Kentucky: Challenging an Approved Estate Accounting After More Than a Year
Can a court-approved estate accounting in Kentucky be challenged after more than a year? This FAQ-style explanation summarizes common avenues for challenging an estate accounting in Kentucky when more than a year has passed since the accounting was approved. It explains practical steps, common legal grounds to reopen an accounting, likely deadlines you should watch […]
Read article →Kentucky Guide: Where to Open Probate When a Relative Dies Out of State
How to decide where to open probate when someone dies in another state — Kentucky FAQ Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Kentucky law, you normally open a decedent’s main probate (the administration of the estate) in the state and county where the person was domiciled (their true residence) at the time of death. If the […]
Read article →How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Home in Kentucky
Clearing Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Home in Kentucky — Detailed FAQ Short answer: Before you sell your parent’s home in Kentucky, you must confirm how the property is titled, open probate if necessary, give required notice to creditors, resolve or reserve for valid claims, and obtain the personal representative’s authority or a court […]
Read article →Kentucky: Reimbursement for Mortgage Payments Made to Preserve Estate Property
Can I be reimbursed for mortgage payments I made to preserve estate property? Short answer: Possibly. Under Kentucky practice, a person who makes reasonable, necessary mortgage or upkeep payments to preserve estate property can often seek reimbursement from the estate. The exact remedy—an administrative expense, a creditor claim, an equitable lien, or subrogation to the […]
Read article →Kentucky — Steps to Transfer a Deceased Parent's Vehicle Title
How to transfer ownership of a vehicle that belonged to a deceased parent in Kentucky This FAQ-style guide explains the practical steps, documents, and common pathways for transferring a vehicle that was owned by a deceased parent under Kentucky rules. This is general information only and is not legal advice. Detailed Answer — step-by-step process […]
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