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My siblings and I inherited my father's home. They want to buy me out. What questions should I ask to protect myself.
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Answered on February 22, 2015
I would ask to see the appraisal or opinion of value of the home. I would then ask the attorney to be very detailed in how he or she arrived at the...
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My father died in 2010. There are 3 legal heirs. Before the estate was probated in 2014 (the time is because heirs cant divide)
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Answered on February 22, 2015
You mentioned that the uncle paid $500. If that was the fair market value of the property and the value has not increased since your father died,...
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My dad passed away feb 11. My sister is executor poa and I am another poa (not executor) . She is upset and her husband is
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Answered on February 22, 2015
So sorry for the loss of your father. If your sister was named executor, I would expect her to handle your father's affairs rather than her...
IS there any law regarding fees for attorneys acting as executors and also attorney for the estate? Does profession impact fees?
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Answered on February 22, 2015
It sounds as though the attorney could be doing things he or she should not do. An attorney acting as executor should typically not charge the full...
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Do I need an estate attorney?
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Answered on February 22, 2015
Sorry for your loss. If you have checks made payable to your father or his estate, the only way to be able to get access to the money would be to...
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Can a trustee amend an irrevocable trust and put another trustee in and take me out, I'm listed as beneficiary and successor....
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Answered on February 22, 2015
The only way to answer your question is to read the provisions in the trust. I would suggest contacting an estate planning attorney in your area...
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Do lawyers automatically place a simultaneous death clause in their revocable living trusts? Or does the client need to request
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Answered on February 22, 2015
I don't think anything can be expected to be automatic. I would suggest asking your attorney specific questions about any provisions you wish to...
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Can I sue someone for breach of trust even if I have not seen a copy of the trust? Or would that be unwise?
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Answered on February 22, 2015
It's hard to say whether you have any rights without seeing the trust. However, I think the question is worth pursuing just based in your sister's...
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What course of action do I have against a sister who refused to distribute assets of deceased mother who died 2 months ago?
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Answered on February 22, 2015
By your description, I am not sure if you expect to receive any of the money from your sister. If you do think you will receive a share of the...
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This is a question about REVOCABLE family living trusts, with more than one trustee involved:
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Answered on February 22, 2015
In Massachusetts, if you are the person who created and funded the revocable trust, then creditors can reach the assets. If trustee A is only a...
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