Class Action Probate Guidance

Summary

If a will specifies multiple beneficiaries, proceeds must be split. Probate laws apply to the deceaseds state of residence. Class action settlements are subject to probate laws. To locate a missing will, check with the probate court, the lawyer who drafted it, or financial institutions. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.

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I am beneficiary to a class action lawsuit my mother had. It has to go through probate and the lawyer it was assigned to tells me I have to split it.
Hello Mike, could you please specify your location and whether there are other beneficiaries mentioned in the will? This information will help me provide you with the most accurate legal information.
Yes
Hello Mike. The laws governing class action lawsuits and probate can vary significantly. Could you please specify your current location so I can provide more accurate information?
Cape Girardeau Mo. but was in Tn at the time
Hello Mike, In Missouri and Tennessee:
*. If the will specifies multiple beneficiaries, the proceeds usually have to be split.
*. Probate laws apply to the state where the deceased lived.
*. Class action settlements are also subject to probate laws.
Please consult a local attorney for more specific advice.
I can’t find the living will, is there anyway to track down who did it?
Hello Mike, in Missouri:
*. You can check with the probate court in the county where your mother lived.
*. Lawyers who drafted the will may keep a copy.
*. Banks or financial institutions might have it if she had a safety deposit box.
Please note, this varies case by case.
Ok
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