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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...
Henry Daniel Lively
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You need to determine what your defense is when you go to court. If you...
Henry Daniel Lively
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This is a complete breach of the fiduciary duty of the trustee. The Probate...
Peter Robert Stone
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You need to talk to an elder abuse attorney to see if there is a remedy avaialble.
Janet Lee Brewer
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There are no forms to follow for something like this; the decisions are made on...
Judith Ann Routledge
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It in unethical for any attorney to assist you in "practicing law without a...
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Janet Lee Brewer
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I'm sorry about your mother's death. If one of the siblings refuses to release...
Henry Daniel Lively
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I agree with attorney Brewer. Try to work this out and avoid the probate court....
Steven Alan Fink
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You still own property and can serve tenant with a 3 day notice to pay rent or...
Henry Daniel Lively
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The tenants are still bound by the terms of their tenancy. Show then a copy of...
Frances Miller Campbell
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Dear tenant, If you have already received the summons and complaint, the...
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...
Steven Alan Fink
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Don't consent. You probably need to hire a Florida probate attorney to handle...
Bert Z. Tigerman
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I agree that you need Florida counsel. What your were told is correct as far...
Gregory Herman-Giddens
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North Carolina law has no provision for registered partners, and an unmarried...
Steven Alan Fink
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You really need to consult a North Carolina probate attorney. If NC judge...
Janet Lee Brewer
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Whether an estate is required to go through probate or not, California law...
Janet Lee Brewer
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Whether an estate is required to go through probate or not, California law...
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William Martin Burbank
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Currently a person may make annual gifts of $13,000 - to as many people as you...
Richard Anthony Grain
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Your Q.2: Any gift you give your niece will be included in her estate when she...
William Martin Burbank
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Probate in CA usually lasts between 9 and 18 months but sometimes longer. If...
Henry Daniel Lively
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I agree with attorney Burbank, the only question that I have is whether the...
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William Martin Burbank
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We usually notify the creditors that the estate is insolvent and send them a...
Bert Z. Tigerman
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Was there a will (if so who are the beneficiaries?) or did your mother die...
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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...
Henry Daniel Lively
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Yes, this is a simple process and should be done. Any individual seeking...
Henry Daniel Lively
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The eviction action is to get you out of the property. If you leave before the...
Mark A. Jinkins
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If the will is filed, my assumption is that it was filed with a court - if so...
Janet Lee Brewer
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If the will was indeed filed in the probate court, all you need to do is go...

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