Contested Will Property Distribution

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The user is dealing with a contested will and property distribution in Mississippi. The property was left to the user and her daughter, but the sister contested it. The sister has since died, and the property taxes have been paid by the user. The user is advised to contact the Lincoln County Chancery Court and consider hiring a probate attorney to protect her interests. The user has faced challenges with legal representation and is seeking closure.

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My cousin died *-*-* and left a will for my daughter and my self. The sister contested the will. The court said distrbute equally my cousin's property. The sister died *. There is a disabled niece who is an heir to the property. She is in a group home. The circuit clerk called me in * to come pay the property taxes 2 days before the property was to go to the tax sale. There were several lots of lands I've have faithfully paid the taxes and upgraded the house. I tried to work with guardian over my cousin in *. Now the brothers are trying to get custody over my cousin (their sister) which only wants her money.
What is your location? This will help me provide more accurate information regarding your legal issue.
I was told by the court clerk recently to get an attorney. I have paid so much money out in the past for legal assistance only to keep getting the run around. I would honestly like to sale the property and get my fair share out of it.
What state is the property located in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding property laws in your area.
Mississippi
What is the current legal status of the property and who is the official guardian of the disabled niece?
No one is over it. I have been paying the taxes for the 5 years. The niece is on a group home in Michigan.
Who is currently the legal owner of the property according to the property deed?
My deceased cousin.
What is the name of the county where the property is located? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the local probate court.
Lincoln
What is the name of the group home or the guardian of the disabled niece?

For your situation, you might need to consult with a probate attorney in Lincoln County, Mississippi.
Joyner Group Home
What is the name of the guardian who was overseeing your cousin's affairs in *?
Her dad, Johnny Rucker, he died *-*-* in Detroit, MI.
Who is currently trying to gain custody over your cousin and what is their relationship to her?
Her brother, Devin. He just want her for a profit.
What actions has Devin taken to gain custody over your cousin?
There is a court date scheduled *-*-* in Michigan. They are trying to get custody over her on this date.
What is the current legal status of your cousin's will? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding inheritance laws in Mississippi.
I dont know
Do you have a copy of your cousin's will? It's important to know its contents and whether it was properly executed according to Mississippi law.
I dont have a copy of the first will but the courts have everything in the records.
What is the name of the court where the will is recorded? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the court.
Lincoln County Chancery Court
What is the current status of the property according to the Lincoln County Chancery Court records?

General Information:
- Lincoln County Chancery Court: * S 1st St, Brookhaven, MS *, USA. Phone: +* *-*-*
- Mississippi law requires probate for property distribution.
I dont know
What steps have you taken so far to resolve this issue?
I just started back taking care of the property in *. I am legally blind. I have been very ill in and out of the hospital in the last 5 years. I had double knee surgery in the last 2 years. I am in therapy 3x a week. I was involved in an auto accident *-*-* in Michigan for a family reunion.
What steps have you taken to establish legal ownership of the property or to contest the custody of your cousin?
I did try to get custody in * but the judge denied the brothers and myself. I did not try anymore due to I fell sick. I have spent out too much money already on attorneys. I am on Social Security.
What is the current status of your health and are you able to attend court proceedings if necessary?
My health is fair. I would be able to attend court if need be.
What steps have you taken to sell the property and distribute the proceeds?
I dont have the right to sell the property. I have been told that I need an attorney because I am an heir to the property.
What steps have you taken to establish your legal rights as an heir to the property?

General Information:
- Mississippi law requires probate for property distribution.
- Lincoln County Chancery Court: * S 1st St, Brookhaven, MS *, USA. Phone: +* *-*-*.
I dont know how to do it.
Have you considered applying for a probate in the Lincoln County Chancery Court to establish your legal rights as an heir to the property?
There was a probate already opened by the sister who died.
What is the current status of the probate case that was opened by the deceased sister?
I don't know.
Have you contacted the Lincoln County Chancery Court to inquire about the status of the probate case?
No. I have been very ill trying to take care of my health that I have not been able to see about anything except trying to keep the taxes paid and maintain the property.
Have you considered appointing a legal representative to handle your case, given your health condition?
No, i haven't. My children and mother have been very faithful in helping me. I just want closure to this situation. My doctor said this estate has caused me a lot of stress.
Have you considered reaching out to a legal aid organization in Mississippi for assistance with your case? They may be able to provide free or low-cost legal help.
I have spent hundreds of dollars on different legal services only to be told later they could not help me. MS Legal Aid said they don't estate cases. I keep being told i need to hire an attorney.
What steps have you taken to protect your rights as an heir to the property?
I don't know anything about doing that.
What steps have you taken to ensure the property taxes are paid and the property is maintained?
I have paid the property taxes faithfully and maintained the property. I have also onvested a lot of money updating the house.
What steps have you taken to establish your legal rights as an heir to the property?
How do I do that?
To establish your legal rights as an heir, you may need to file a claim with the probate court. Have you considered contacting the Lincoln County Chancery Court for guidance on this process?
No, I have not but I will do that.
What is the status of the probate case that was opened by your cousin's sister?
I don't know. I have to call the courthouse.
What is the name of the probate case that was opened by your cousin's sister?
Roger R. Osborne Estate
What is the current status of the probate case "Roger R. Osborne Estate" according to the Lincoln County Chancery Court records?
I dont know.
Have you considered contacting the Lincoln County Chancery Court to inquire about the current status of the probate case "Roger R. Osborne Estate"?
No, I didn't but I will do that. I appreciate you guiding me as to what needs to be done.
What is the current status of your cousin's will according to the Lincoln County Chancery Court records?
I don't know.
Have you considered obtaining a copy of your cousin's will from the Lincoln County Chancery Court records for your reference?
No
Have you considered seeking help from a probate attorney to understand your rights as an heir and to navigate the probate process?
I have spent several dollars on attorneys only to be taken advantage of.
What steps have you taken to protect your rights as an heir to the property?
I have not until you just told me to call the courts and get the status on the estate.
Have you considered reaching out to the Mississippi Bar Association for a referral to a probate attorney who might be able to assist you?
I have tried them to but to no avail am I getting any help. I am on a limited income with not much to spare.
Have you considered reaching out to legal aid societies or non-profit organizations that provide free or low-cost legal assistance?
I have been tring them also. This is how i ended with you.
What is the current status of the probate case "Roger R. Osborne Estate" according to the Lincoln County Chancery Court records?
I don't know. I have been told to get an attorney who know how to handle the estate because I don't.
Have you considered reaching out to law schools in Mississippi? They often have legal clinics that provide free or low-cost services.
No, but I will give it a try.
What is the current status of the guardianship case for your cousin in Michigan?
She is a ward of State of Michigan.
What is the name of the court in Michigan where the guardianship case is being handled?
Wayne County Probate Court
What is the current status of the guardianship case at the Wayne County Probate Court in Michigan?

General Information:
- Wayne County Probate Court: * Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Detroit, MI *, USA. Phone: +* *-*-*
- Guardianship cases are handled by probate courts.
There will be a hearing held on next Thursday, August *, *.
What is the purpose of the hearing scheduled for August *, *, at the Wayne County Probate Court in Michigan?
The brothers are trying to get custody over her so they can be over her finances.
What steps have you taken to contest the brothers' attempt to gain custody over your cousin's finances?
I will be on zoom next week like I was 2 years ago.
What is the nature of the Zoom meeting you will be attending next week? Is it a court hearing or a meeting with legal representatives?
The guardianship over my cousin.
What steps have you taken to protect your cousin's interests in the upcoming guardianship hearing?
I was told by the courts that i can voice my opnion but the decision is left up to the judge. My cousin's mind is not stable. She just wants to get out the group home. She thinks her brothers have a best interest at heart but they don't.
What evidence do you have to support your claim that your cousin's brothers do not have her best interests at heart?
They allowed a stranger to take custody over their sister for * */2 years. They were that concerned about their sister, why didn't they get her the day at the their dad's funeral when they were all together. Her dad had custody over her. He had died and this left her without any assistance. The lady called and told me that the sister came to house at * p.m. at night banging on her doir because the sister had nowhere to go. The neighbor took the the sister in and got custody over her for * */2 years. The brothers went to the neighbor's house. The police removed the sister from the house later on and put her in a group home where she has been for the last 4 years. The brothers tried to bring charges against the neighbor but they were thrown out. They just want their sister for her money and she's not able to comprehend that.
What evidence do you have to support your claim that the brothers are only interested in your cousin's finances?
They have not tried to get their sister in the past or see about her well being. The brothers have tried drastically to get this property from me. The sister had said in past when the other Guardian was over her that she didn't want the property because her uncle left it to us. The brothers have tried pushing the sister to get the property.
What evidence do you have to prove that your cousin's sister didn't want the property and that it was left to you?
The previous guardian that was over her. I have the last will that my cousin signed before he died. It is also registered at the courthouse.
What is the content of the last will that your cousin signed before he died?
What do you mean by content?
By "content," I mean what is written in the will? What are the specific instructions or provisions stated in the will regarding the distribution of your cousin's property?
Everything of his was to go to my daughter and myself. Do not contact his sister. Spread his ashes over the Pacific Ocean. Sign for him if he needed dialysis.
What steps have you taken to enforce the provisions of your cousin's will, specifically the distribution of his property to you and your daughter?
We had an attorney in * that said we would get something from the estate. We have have not heard anything else until wgen the courthouse clerk called me and told me to come pay the taxes on the property 2 days before itcwas to be sold to the tax sale. The clerk said they had not been able to get a hols to my cousin. No taxes had been paid on the property and they knew i was an heir ao the property.
Have you considered contacting the attorney from * for an update on the case or to ask for advice on how to proceed?
He no longer practices law.
What is the name of the attorney who represented you in *?
Rod Nixon
What steps have you taken since discovering that Rod Nixon no longer practices law?
I have called MS Legal Services, My Legal Help and several other free legal services to no avail have i been able to get any help. I just recently wrote this month to the MS Attorney General pleading for for help. Today I spoke to them and was told to hire a private attorney. I stared earlier in our conversation that I have tried several attorneys, spent a lot of money and time on this case. I dont have the knowledge as to what to do and continue to be taken advantage of.
Have you considered reaching out to the Mississippi Center for Legal Services? They might be able to provide free or low-cost legal assistance.
They said they do not do estates.
What is the current status of your communication with the Mississippi Attorney General's office regarding your case?
Today I was told they do not handle estates. Hire a private attorney.
What is the current status of the property according to the Lincoln County Chancery Court records?
I will check on it today.
What is the current status of the probate case "Roger R. Osborne Estate" according to the Lincoln County Chancery Court records?
I will check on it as well.
What is the current status of the guardianship case for your cousin in Michigan according to the Wayne County Probate Court records?
She is a ward of Michigan.
What steps have you taken to protect your cousin's interests as a ward of the state of Michigan?
I tried but the judge denied.
What was the reason given by the judge for denying your attempt to protect your cousin's interests?
The judge said he felt it was in best interest of my cousin to stay in the group home. My home was being renovated at that time also.
What steps have you taken since the judge's decision to ensure your cousin's well-being in the group home?
I was just in Michigan in July to see her. I felt she was in a good and stable place. I decided then that I would leave her because I have medical issues that I am dealing with. I was rear ended on *-*-*. This has placed me in a bad position now and I can only worry about myself. I stated to you earlier in this conversation that I was in therapy 3x a week. My back, neck and knee were injured in the auto accident. I ha
What steps have you taken to claim compensation for your injuries from the auto accident?
Michigan is a no fault state. I was told I was responsible for my own injuries and damages.
What steps have you taken to claim benefits under your own auto insurance policy, as Michigan's no-fault law requires each driver's insurance to cover their own injuries and damages?
I had an attorney and he came back and said my limits were too low. I am waiting on this new attorney to tell me what he can do.
What is the name of your new attorney and when did you hire him?
I called the courthouse. The probate case is still opened. It has been opened for *,028 days now. The clerk told me to get an attorney to protect my interest in the estate.
What is the name of the probate case that has been open for *,028 days?
Roger R. Osborne
What is the name of your new attorney who is handling your auto accident case?
Why do you need this Attorney's name?
Knowing your attorney's name can help me provide more tailored advice. For instance, I can check if they specialize in personal injury cases.
I appreciate tgmhat but I need assistance with the probabte case.
What is the name of the attorney you're considering for the probate case? It's important to choose someone who specializes in probate law to ensure your interests are well represented.
I dont have one. This is the reason i am going thru this service.
Have you considered reaching out to the Mississippi Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service to find a probate attorney who can assist you with your case?
I am getting ready to contact them now. Thank you very much fir your services.
What is the current status of your communication with the Mississippi Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service regarding your case?

General Information:
- Mississippi Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service: * North State Street, Jackson, MS *. Phone: +* *-*-*. They can help you find a probate attorney.
Thank you very much for the information on the MS Bar Association.
What is the current status of your search for a probate attorney?