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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...
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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...
Brian Joseph Cohan
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Typically, if all of the assets are beneficiary designated, probate is not...
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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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Brian Joseph Cohan
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Make an appointment to see the attorney face to face and express your feelings....
Henry Daniel Lively
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They can take a portion of it. You may need an attorney to mitigate you damage...
Igor Drabkin
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A federal tax lien is not self--enforcing. However, if the IRS issues a levy to...
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Heather L. Spencer
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In Wisconsin, and I suspect in most states, the beneficiary would have no legal...
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Trevor Garrett Jackson's answer
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First, if the value of the estate is less than $100,000.00, then the...
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Steven Alan Fink
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A California General Durable Power of Attorney is a check the box form. If...
Kenneth Lewis Swenson
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A power of attorney grants broad powers to a person to act on another's behalf....
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Brett S Lytle's answer
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The California probate code requires the holder of the orginal will to lodge...
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Brian Joseph Cohan
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Under most state statutes, you are entitled to see the will, an inventory of...
Glen Edward Ashman
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Unless the willrequires production of information, you don't get any unless you...
Brian Joseph Cohan
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Executors are under a duty to invest conservatively and prudently. Most states...
Jay G. Fischer
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Your recourse is file a Petition with the Court to compel an accounting. In...

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