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How to Receive Legal Authority from a Probate Court to Settle an Estate

Obtain legal authority from probate court: file petition, provide documents, attend hearing, manage estate.

How to Assess and Pay Property Taxes for an Estate

Assess and pay estate property taxes promptly: understand obligations, obtain assessment, calculate liability, pay timely.

How to Go Validate a Copy of a Will in Probate Court

Validate a copy of a will in probate court: obtain certified copy, file petition, provide evidence.

How to Set Up a New Bank Account for an Estate

Efficiently set up an estate bank account: gather documents, choose bank, follow procedures, manage funds.

How to Determine if the Deceased Was a Veteran

Verify deceased's veteran status: check records, contact VA, review documentation, search for military honors.

How to Get an Original Version of Will After a Death

To obtain the original will after death, search home, contact attorney, explore will registries, consult family.

How to Cancel a Passport for the Deceased

Cancel a deceased's passport: obtain death certificate, notify agency, submit forms, follow up.

Where to Search for a Will After a Death

Search for will: home, lawyer, safe deposit box, online, will registry, contact family/accountant.

How to File the Original Will

File original will carefully: call probate court first, obtain documents, complete forms, submit to authority.