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Edward Joseph Smeltzer II
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Since the estate was named the creditors can reach the proceeds. Had the...
Jan Matthew Tamanini
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I agree with the previous answer. And not only can the creditors get the...
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Laura Cohen
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I would need to know if the deeds were ever transferred over from your father's...
Stephen J. O'Brien
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The statements of your question make me wonder how the estate was settled. If...
Lloyd Alfred Welling
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Generally, most Wills contain language pertaining to the power and authority...
James P. Frederick
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If a creditor has not filed written notice of a claim with the personal...
Steve Fromm
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Sadly, the answer is yes. This is another case of failure to get proper estate...
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L. Maxwell Taylor
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The whole point of probate is to effectuate the testator's true intent, but...
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Andrew Daniel Myers
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This is the classic example I give to people who either avoid estate planning...
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At least talk to a business law attorney about this. Some states provide legal...
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Stephen J. O'Brien
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It seems that your brother had decided how he wanted his estate to be...
Steve Fromm
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I concur with the answer from Mr. Obrien. It would be very difficult to...
Douglas L. Kaune
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You should check the county courthouse (Register of Wills) to determine if a...
Stephen J. O'Brien
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The answers provided above are all on point. Why have you waited 7 years to do...
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Stephen J. O'Brien
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He can sue, but I doubt he will win, since as you say, the antiques have been...
Edward Joseph Smeltzer II
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Typically a spouse is not responsible for his/her spouses debts unless they...
James P. Frederick
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You should consult with an elder law attorney to make sure that the deed was...
Edward Joseph Smeltzer II
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If your brother in law has at least taken the initial step of being appointed...
Keenan M. Post
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You need to consult a CPA. With that said, if the property was transferred to...
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Keenan M. Post
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You are missing some very important facts in order to properly address the...
Keenan M. Post
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Your additional information is somewhat confusing. You state you are the...

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