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Henry Daniel Lively
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This is a complete breach of the fiduciary duty of the trustee. The Probate...
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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Contributor Level 5

It in unethical for any attorney to assist you in "practicing law without a...
Henry Daniel Lively
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Contributor Level 7

They can take a portion of it. You may need an attorney to mitigate you damage...
Igor Drabkin
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Contributor Level 4

A federal tax lien is not self--enforcing. However, if the IRS issues a levy to...
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Janet Lee Brewer
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Contributor Level 7

You appear to be mixing apples and oranges here. If it's a will, the...
George C Constant
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If you have not done any estate planning, I would strongly urge you to contact...
Keenan M. Post
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Generally I agree with Mr. Constant's advice that you need to get an estate...
Janet Lee Brewer
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Contributor Level 7

I'm not sure that I agree with the other lawyer's answer. I don't believe that...
Joseph Bernard Mchugh Jr
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I am sorry for your Grandmother's passing, she was lucky to have you care for...
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Janet Lee Brewer
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Contributor Level 7

You appear to be mixing apples and oranges. A will is witnessed; usually a...
Kristin M Tyler
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Contributor Level 3

Clarification to my last answer: The WILL generally has to be witnessed by at...
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Alan James Brinkmeier
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Contributor Level 10

You don't have to sign anything. You might find my Legal Guide helpful "...
Pamela Koslyn
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What are you being asked to sign? is it a release, that you will not make any...
Henry Daniel Lively
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Contributor Level 7

You seem to be mixing things up a little bit. In the trust, you should be...
Janet Lee Brewer
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Contributor Level 7

I agree with Mr. Lively. You need to see how the title to all of your mother's...
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Janet Lee Brewer
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Contributor Level 7

There is no 180 day notice in probate. Are you referring to California probate...
Henry Daniel Lively
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Contributor Level 7

In CA there is no such thing as a 180 notice with a trust. Therefore, there is...
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Sondra Ellyn Bennaeim
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Contributor Level 6

You do not mention who has your niece at this time. If CPS has filed a case...
Steve Fromm
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Generally, debts of decedent are only collectible from probate assets. So if...
Janet Lee Brewer
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Contributor Level 7

As Mr. Fromm indicates, the general rule is that you would not be liable for...
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Steven Alan Fink
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Contributor Level 8

My colleague is correct, assuming she did not give her assets to you while she...
Keith Joseph Moten
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Contributor Level 3

You're not responsible for the debts of your mother's estate. However, if...
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Mention the name and address of the bank here so I can do some research to see...
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Is there a copy of the promissory note in your father's papers? How much is...
Janet Lee Brewer
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Contributor Level 7

I'm not sure what the PA lawyer is talking about. In California we don't have...
Keith Joseph Moten
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Agree with the above. If all of your father's assets were located in...
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Brett S Lytle's answer
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You will need to probate the estate to transfer the assets. If the total estate...
Janet Lee Brewer
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Contributor Level 7

I agree with Mr. Lytle. I would suggest, though, that you not delay any longer....
Henry Daniel Lively
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Contributor Level 7

You will have to file a petition with the probate court to obtain legal...

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