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Do I need an attorney to get my personal belongings from a public storage, that was in the name of my fiancé?
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My fiancé, is now deceased and has been for a year now, the contract he signed has me listed as the emergency contact and as the person able to access it. I've been making the payments but have not been able to access to get my belongings out. There is no will or power of attorney.
Time to talk to a Probate/ Estates attorney.
Was there a will? How has the rest of his property been settled?
There will be a presumption that all of the property in the unit belongs to his estate.
You should set up a meeting with a probate attorney in your area and take the paper work for this storage contract. The attorney will need to review it to determine what you mean by "The person able to access it." It is possible that a probate proceeding will be necessary to have someone appointed to legally act for his estate. Many probate attorneys will offer a free initial consultation to help you determine the best course and the costs involved.
Has an administrator been appointed by the court for your fiance's estate? If so, you should talk to the administrator about getting access to the storage building. If not, you need to set up an appointment with a probate attorney to discuss what options are available to initiate a probate action so you can collect your belongings. Many offer free consultations. Good luck to you.
