Probate Process For Property

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If a deceased person was a resident of Kentucky but owned property in Louisiana, you need to initiate probate in Kentucky and ancillary probate in Louisiana. As the appointed administrator in Kentucky, you can file for ancillary probate in Louisiana yourself, but consulting a local probate attorney is advisable. You can find a Louisiana probate attorney through the Louisiana State Bar Associations online directory or the local bar association in the propertys county.

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my father passed away in Kentuc****y where he was a resident however he house in louisiana what do i need to do.
Hello K, I'm sorry for your loss. Usually, you should initiate probate proceedings in Kentuc****y, where your father was a resident. For the house in Louisiana, you might need to initiate ancillary probate there. Here are some steps:
*. Consult with a probate attorney in both states.
*. Locate your father's will, if there is one.
*. Apply for probate in Kentuc****y.
*. Apply for ancillary probate in Louisiana.
*. Distribute assets according to the will or state laws.
I have already applied and was appointed administrator of the estate in ****entucly\
That's a good start, K. Since you're the appointed administrator in Kentuc****y, for the property in Louisiana, you'll need to start an ancillary probate process. Consult with a Louisiana probate attorney to guide you through this process.
Can i file the ancillary myself in louisiana
Yes, you can file for ancillary probate in Louisiana yourself. However, probate laws can be complex. Consulting with a probate attorney can help ensure all steps are correctly followed.
i dont ****now any probate attorney in louisiana
You can find a probate attorney in Louisiana by searching the Louisiana State Bar Association's online directory or reaching out to the local bar association in the county where the property is located. They can provide a list of probate attorneys in the area.