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What are the drawbacks, if any, in placing a home in a revocable trust so as to keep it from probate?
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Answered on September 09, 2013
One of the drawbacks of having a home owned by revocable trust is that most lenders will be hesitant or will refuse to refinance the property while...
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If there is an asset which certain heirs do not want and others do is there a CT waiver form that can be submitted?
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Answered on September 05, 2013
Assming that the siblings who previously gave away their interest continue to want no ownership interest or benefit from the "partnership interest"...
Can I use the town tax assessment to determine fair market value of a parcel of undeveloped land for probate purposes?
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Answered on September 05, 2013
The short answer is yes you can use the towns full tax assessment the value a piece of real estate for probate purposes. However, you may be doing...
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Can I change the executor of my will just by attaching an addendum sheet to my will, signing and dating it?
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Answered on September 03, 2013
The short answer is, No. As the other attorneys has stated any change to will must be executed with all of the same formalities as is required for...
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In the State of Connecticut, how long does an Executor have to file a will with probate court?
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Answered on August 28, 2013
Attorney Reardon's answer is perfect. You could contact the the Probate court for Farmington and ask to find out if the will has been filed. The...
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My full blood sister died, my to half sister is trying to hold up my right to cremate her. Can they do that?
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Answered on August 26, 2013
You may need their agreement since as you see below the statute does not give the choice to just one sibling nor does it specify whether half...
My brother is co executor for an estate in ct. The estate only contains real estate which is transferred to 5 beneficiaries.
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Answered on August 22, 2013
As others have stated, the lack of cash is always a problem. No beneficiary has a right to sell their share to another until it has been...
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My father's doctor suggested the family seek a lawyer for involuntary conservatorship since he is having alzheimers and living
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Answered on August 21, 2013
What the doctor is suggesting is that you seek an "involuntary conservatorship". With a changed to the law in 2007 all involuntary...
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REF: Medicaid Application Process. Monies were gifted back in 2011 and 2012. Do any of these funds (%) die if 1 parent dies?
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Answered on August 21, 2013
All of the "gifts" back in 2011 and 2012 still count as gifts whether made by your father or your mother. Therefore if you mother needs to qualify...
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My name is in the title of a house that belongs to my ex wife.not to me anymore. What can I do to take my name out of that title
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Answered on August 15, 2013
To take your name off of the deed is relatively simple. You can have a quit claim deed drafted transfering any interest you have in the house to...
