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Janet Lee Brewer
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There is no 180 day notice in probate. Are you referring to California probate...
Henry Daniel Lively
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In CA there is no such thing as a 180 notice with a trust. Therefore, there is...
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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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I agree with Mr. Lytle. I would suggest, though, that you not delay any longer....
Janet Lee Brewer
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Yes, if you want an executor removed, the executor needs to be notified....
Henry Daniel Lively
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Yes, the executor will have to be noticed in a timely manner and have the right...
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Ian C. White's answer
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You need to hire an attorney that handles contesting of probate matters. You...
Janet Lee Brewer
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Contributor Level 7

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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Alan James Brinkmeier
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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...
Steve Fromm
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Generally, debts of decedent are only collectible from probate assets. So if...
Janet Lee Brewer
Janet Lee Brewer's answer
Contributor Level 7

As Mr. Fromm indicates, the general rule is that you would not be liable for...
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Did you have a particular question? Did the son get a signed power of attorney...
Brian Richard Dinday
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Contributor Level 8

These situations are very complex and "fact driven". That means that the result...
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Janet Lee Brewer
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Contributor Level 7

After your inlaw receives legal title (the pink slip) in the mail, send a...
Henry Daniel Lively
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Contributor Level 7

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.
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Janet Lee Brewer
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You appear to be mixing apples and oranges. A will is witnessed; usually a...
Kristin M Tyler
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Can you please clarify if you are asking about the witnesses who signed the...
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Kenneth Lewis Swenson
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Your question is very difficult to follow, even after reading it several times....
Judith Ann Routledge
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From what I can tell, the bike was titled to your wife's mom & dad. She can...
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Steven Alan Fink
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If the tenant does not have a problem, go ahead and rent it. You can always...
Edward Warren Goodson
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I strongly disagree with the answer provided by another attorney. I believe...
Steven Alan Fink
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You have nothing to worry about. The debt is his and his estate's. As no...
Shawn B Alexander
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I agree with Mr. Fink and would add that you did not have privity ( a...
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Matthew Edward Williamson
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Depends on several factors, including: 1. Did you intentionally not report...
Shawn B Alexander
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The short answer is no. I practice in Washington and you will want to confirm...
Henry Daniel Lively
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You seem to be mixing things up a little bit. In the trust, you should be...
Janet Lee Brewer
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I agree with Mr. Lively. You need to see how the title to all of your mother's...
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Shawn B Alexander
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Contributor Level 8

I practice in Washington and you will need an attorney in California, The...
Richard Forrest Gould-Saltman
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You'll need to review ALL the facts, and ALL the documents with an experienced...
Brian Richard Dinday
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Contributor Level 8

I agree with Mr. Saltman. This can't be answered without seeing the documents....
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Paula Ann Clarkson's answer
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The best way is to contact the financial institution with a certified copy of...

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