AboutAlexander J. Hay Expertise I can answer questions on trusts, wills, and specifically the use of Offshore Trusts and Companies in combination with Domestic entities to help with estate planning, tax minimization and asset protection.
Experience I am a U.S. attorney with offices in the United States and Belize. I have experience helping to protect assets, reduce taxes, and improve investment performance by utilizing global investment techniques.
Education/Credentials Harvard University, A.B. degree; University of Houston Law Center, J.D. Degree; Fulbright Scholar
Expert: Alexander J. Hay Date: 6/20/2008 Subject: Father passed with no will
Question My father passed away 3weeks ago and we didn't get a chance for him to sign a will. The only person that could be executor is myself, I have a brother but he is in jail and will be for the next few years. The only thing my father owned was his townhome. Does this matter need to go through probate?
Answer Depending upon what state you live in you may be able to resolve this through an affidavit of heirship. This is simply a properly prepared affidavit that allows for the sale of real property by acknowledging the possible heirs.
