Inheritance Dispute Resolution Guide

Summary

The user is a resident of Alabama dealing with an inheritance dispute in Georgia. Her mother-in-law passed away and her husbands relatives have allegedly withheld the estate and sold properties without informing the heirs. The user has witnesses but lacks written evidence. The user was advised to consult with a probate attorney in Georgia to understand her rights and options.

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Crystal
Nice to meet you, Crystal. Could you please describe the legal issue you're facing?
My husband's mother died and her brother and sister in law have kept her heirs from getting anything from her estate. We were told there was a will but we have never been shown one
What state are you currently residing in, Crystal? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding inheritance laws in your area.
Alabama
What steps have you taken so far to resolve this issue? In Alabama, you have the right to request a copy of the will if you are a named beneficiary.
Nothing yet. The Aunt and Uncle are very hostile. She lived in Georgia
What is your relationship with the deceased? In Georgia, if there's a will, it should be filed with the probate court in the county where the deceased lived.
Daughter in law
What is the name of the county in Georgia where your mother-in-law lived? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the probate court.
Colquitt County
What is the full name of your deceased mother-in-law?

Colquitt County Probate Court: * S Main St, Moultrie, GA *, USA. Phone: +* *-*-*.
Javonna Crosby
What is the full name of your husband's uncle and aunt who are currently in possession of the estate?
Maggie and James Crosby
What is the estimated value of the estate? This information can help determine the complexity of the probate process.
$*,*
What is the nature of the assets in the estate? Are they real estate, personal property, or financial assets?
Financial, personal, and real estate
What is the estimated value of each type of asset (financial, personal, and real estate)?
Financial: $*,* Personal :$*,* real estate: $*,*
What is your husband's full name? This is important as he may be a direct heir and has rights to the estate.
James Tomas Rodriquez
What is the relationship between your husband and his aunt and uncle?
Not civil
What specific actions have the aunt and uncle taken that have prevented you from accessing the estate?
Selling of property and not allowing any information
What evidence do you have of them selling the property and withholding information?
Was informed that the property was gotten rid of and was not even originally told of her passing
What proof do you have that the property was sold? This could be crucial in a legal dispute. In Georgia, executors are required to notify heirs about the probate proceedings.
Only that it is all gone and no proceeds were given to my husband
Do you have any written communication or documents that show they didn't inform you about the sale or the passing of your mother-in-law?
Nothing written. They went no contact and barred family from funeral
Do you have any witnesses who can testify about their actions or any other form of evidence?
Witnesses
Who are these witnesses and what information can they provide about the situation?
Funeral director who was told to not allow her sons and daughter to the funeral services
What is the name and contact information of the funeral director who can testify about the situation?
I do not have that yet
Could you please try to obtain the contact information of the funeral director? This could be crucial evidence in your case.
I will
That's a good step, Crystal. In the meantime, you may want to consult with a probate attorney in Georgia to understand your rights and options.