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Richard A Behlmann
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This answer is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice....
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John Rolfe Windsor Jr.
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Consult a local attorney who is either a CPA as well, or has a Masters in...
Randy Marvin Spiro
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The home would be deeded by quitclaim to a revocable trust to be prepared by an...
Janet Lee Brewer
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If there are no accounts in the name of the estate, then you might very well...
Bert Z. Tigerman
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I suggest that you review the order approving the final account. A carefully...
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James P. Frederick
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You need to speak with an attorney. In this limited space, there is not enough...
Thomas Glenn Martin
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Without any facts, it is impossible to give an intelligent answer to your...
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Elizabeth Smith Schmitz's answer
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Estate tax is due on all assets owned by a deceased person, even joint assets...
Henry Daniel Lively
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When someone dies you have to determine what the gross estate is for the...
John Max Barger
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This is a classic case of ignoring the details, not planning, and ending up...
Michael D Fox
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Unfortunately, I cannot answer your question here as I have not seen the Trust...
Richard A Behlmann
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This answer is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice....
Steve Fromm
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The attorney should have put in writing any additional terms of compensation....
Brian Joseph Cohan
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Typically, if all of the assets are beneficiary designated, probate is not...
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Elizabeth Smith Schmitz's answer
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It is not the size of the estate but the type of property that determines...
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Brian Joseph Cohan
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To protect yourself, get the property appraised by a certified appraiser. I...
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James B. Spina's answer
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This response is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal...
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Brian Joseph Cohan
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Make an appointment to see the attorney face to face and express your feelings....
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Michael D. Gorman's answer
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I would definitely demand a meeting with the attorney, and if the attorney is...
Steve Fromm
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Your overall executor fee must be "reasonable" under PA probate law. Generally,...
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Henry Daniel Lively
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My take on this is that if it was for personal injury, then you sued on behalf...
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Elizabeth Smith Schmitz's answer
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You should have a probate attorney look at the paperwork to help you reach a...
Henry Daniel Lively
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The life estate is based on your father's life and terminates on his death. At...
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Michael Lewis Van Cise
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The statute on this topic is quite vague. Georgia law states in part, "the...
Janet Lee Brewer
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You need to check with a Florida lawyer, but in most states an individual can "...
Lucreita D. Becude
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You will need to apply to the court for the appointment.

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