Thomas Devlin Begley III’s Answers

Thomas has answered 265 questions

• How do I transfer the title of my house into my revocable living trust?

  Asked by a user in Long Beach, CA - about 1 year ago.

  Your house can be transferred into your living trust by the simple act of executing and recording a deed. A living trust does not provide any protection against liens and lawsuits. However, the...

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• What is the percentage that an attorney is to get for his compensation as an executor of a will?

  Asked by a user in Erie, PA - about 1 year ago.

  In many states, the commission of an executor is set by statute and percentages are clearly defined. Not so in Pennsylvania. PEF 3537, Section 9.7 states, "The Court shall allow such compensation...

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• Unethical attorney.... or so I beleive.

  Asked by a user in Marlton, NJ - about 1 year ago.

  No disrespect taken. If someone is engaging in a pattern of behavior which is unethical, it should be reported. Before reporting the matter, I would suggest that you contact the attorney regarding...

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• If an administrator is removed because of death, does the newly admin get admin fees based on the estates total or unresvd asset

  Asked by a user in Hopatcong, NJ - about 1 year ago.

  In New Jersey, the fee of the executor is set by statute. There is an commission of 6% on income generated on estate assets between date of death and date of distribution and on principal as follows:...

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• My Dad passed and I have a will that makes me a executor of the estate but my brother has lived with him and had power of attorn

  Asked by a user in Exton, PA - about 1 year ago.

  The power of attorney which your father delivered to your brother died when your father died. The distribution of the estate is determined by the terms of the will. If there are two different wills,...

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• Do I need a will or a special trust for my disable son?

  Asked by a user in Doylestown, PA - about 1 year ago.

  If your son is disabled, you most likely need what is known as a Special Needs Trust. Although your son is allowed to have a house and approximately $2,000 in liquid assets, these would be...

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• How do I disinherit children in my will?

  Asked by a user in Atlanta, GA - about 1 year ago.

  First and foremost, get an attorney to do your will. When you have died, they can file a challenge and you, the best witness, are not around to defend your wishes. The lawyer can do so. Second,...

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• Currently seeking the a estate planning attorney in New Jersey.

  Asked by a user in Newark, NJ - 6 months ago.

  You make a lot of assumptions. However, people often do things they shouldn't and don't do things they should. Case point - getting married for a reason that may not have worked. A lawyer should...

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• Do i need a lawyer to sue my brother cause he didn't execute my dads will properly and is avoiding me

  Asked by a user in Absecon, NJ - about 1 year ago.

  Absolutely. As the old saying goes, if there's smoke, there's fire. In 22 years of handling these issues, I have almost always found that the failure of the executor to communicate with the heirs...

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• Does having a legal guardian mean that a previously assigned POA is no longer valid?

  Asked by a user in Cape May, NJ - 2 months ago.

  Technically, the answer is no. The establishment of a guardianship does not void a power of attorney. The guardian has a right to void a power of attorney. On a practical level, certain courts...

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