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My Father died with a will in WI. My Mother filed intestate in FL. Is that legal?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I agree with Attorneys Nelson and Shultz. Assuming your father was a resident of Wisconsin when he died, you will likely need attorneys in both...

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If there is only one gold ring & cash in the estate, can the executor decide which bickering beneficiary gets the ring?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I agree with Attorneys Maclean and Reed. The executor will need to have his or her attorney carefully review the provisions to determine the best...

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My Mother died in may 2012. We have an estate lawyer and my brother is the estate executor. Most everything has been divided acc

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I agree with Attorney Munson. Your best move is to retain Louisiana counsel to represent your interests in this matter. Good luck to you and...

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Are "in terrorem" clauses ever enforced in Cook County Illinois?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I agree with counsel. Before doing anything, please retain an experienced probate lawyer who can review this matter and represent your interests...

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Just found out my Dad's estate overpaid the IRS 65K in 2000 - how do I get a refund?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I agree with Attorney Potter. Please retain an experienced tax attorney who can review this matter and assist you in obtaining the refund, plus...

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I WANT TO DRAW UP A WILL, MY RESIDENCE IS IN Florida BUT HAVE HOME IN NJ TOO. does IT MATTER IF I DO IT IN NJ OR FLORIDA?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I agree with Attorneys Soss and Rogers. You need to have a Florida attorney prepare your estate planning documents and it would be a very good...

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I am the trustee and executor of my fathers estate. I have a question.

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I agree with Attorney Smolinski. This language allows a fiduciary some leeway in deciding certain things, such as whether to sell real property,...

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Can a will/trust be successfully challenged from Mexico if it was drawn up in California?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

The simple fact that a will and trust are not "favorable" to you and your brother will not be grounds for successfully challenging these documents....

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Is Power of Attorney Upon Disability revocable?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I agree with Attorneys Pippen and Santaella. A power of attorney is revocable at any time, but please make sure that you have the assistance of an...

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If I have Power of Attorney over my father. Can my brother just get a copy and use it to get my father's pension?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I agree with Attorney Bianchi. As long as your father is capable, he may sign a new Power of Attorney in favor of anyone that he chooses. ...

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My Father died with a will in WI. My Mother filed intestate in FL. Is that legal?

If there is only one gold ring & cash in the estate, can the executor decide which bickering beneficiary gets the ring?

My Mother died in may 2012. We have an estate lawyer and my brother is the estate executor. Most everything has been divided acc

Are "in terrorem" clauses ever enforced in Cook County Illinois?

Just found out my Dad's estate overpaid the IRS 65K in 2000 - how do I get a refund?

I WANT TO DRAW UP A WILL, MY RESIDENCE IS IN Florida BUT HAVE HOME IN NJ TOO. does IT MATTER IF I DO IT IN NJ OR FLORIDA?

I am the trustee and executor of my fathers estate. I have a question.

Can a will/trust be successfully challenged from Mexico if it was drawn up in California?

Is Power of Attorney Upon Disability revocable?

If I have Power of Attorney over my father. Can my brother just get a copy and use it to get my father's pension?