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Brother Passed Away

  My brother just past away 4 days ago and I found a will that leaves everyhting he has to my nephew. My brother had a piece of property in Prescott Arizona but Jason was not on the title or deed. How can he take title to the property as he is the only sole survivor.
 
  When someone dies, no matter how simple the estate, a lawyer should always be consulted to see if anything needs doing.  You--or Jason--should retain an attorney in your brother's town, because that's where the will should be probated.
    Edith
Originally published on October 1, 2007
 
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