Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Oklahoma

How long do you have to probate a will after the deceased has died. It has been 19 years since the passing of my mother and he is the executor and still will not do anything. The only possession is a house, that is deteriorating badly. I have paid the taxes on it every year. I was the caregiver of the my mother. Everyone listed on the will says the house is mine and will sign over there part including by brother. However, since there was no money in he does not want to incur the cost of probate. What can I do?


Asked on 3/15/10, 10:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mitty Means Mohanty Means, P.C.

You can bring a probate action or a quiet title action. Each family member may then deed to you their interst in the house. It would be by quit claim deed. Probate becomes inportant when you or any of the heirs try to sell the house.

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Answered on 3/22/10, 7:15 am


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