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Son still hasn't filed the will, have requested a copy and have heard nothing. As a girlfriend am I entitled to anything?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

I agree with Attorney James. Your only rights will come from being a beneficiary under the boyfriend's will or, possibly, if the boyfriend owes...

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My father passed away 3 years ago - I was the executor of his estate.. all closed - i received a ck can I cash it?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

Absent an unusual provision in North Carolina law, the answer is "no." Please consult with the attorney who assisted you with the estate...

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Is probate necessary for a deceased female who died 15 years ago, intestate, and zero assets.

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

I agree with Attorneys Hankin and Reed. If the mineral rights pass through a decedent's estate, then either a full probate or a "small estate...

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Information regarding Durable Power of Attorney

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

I agree with Attorney Zelinger. Please have your friend meet with an experienced estate planning lawyer to prepare a proper Power of Attorney, as...

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When a spouse passes, would the other spouse inherit the asset without going thro' probate even if there is no will or trust?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

If the assets are titled as "joint tenants with right of survivorship" and any contract assets (such as life insurance policies, 401ks, etc.) name...

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Can a beneficiary in a will also be executor of that will inTexas?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

I agree with Attorney Reed. A beneficiary of a will can also be an executor. Similarly, a trustee of a revocable living trust can also be a...

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I understand my grandpa has died in 2012 so I was wanting to know how do I find any money he may have left me . His property is

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

You will wish to review the probate court records in the town or city where your grandfather resided when he passed away. The will is a public...

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If we put our son & granddaughter on the deed with us with rights of survivorship do we need a will?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

I agree with Attorney Reed. Please review your circumstances with an experienced estate planning lawyer. Good luck to you.

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Can a beneficiary of a family trust/will request that the details of their inheritance remain private?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 16, 2013

I agree with Attorney Pippen. Trusts are great vehicles to protect a person's privacy from the outside world, but not from the beneficiaries...

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My relative loaned me $300,000. I am being asked to execute a receipt stating the amount and that it is to be paid back my will.

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 16, 2013

If you owns assets worth less than the amount of the loan at the time of your death, then your fiduciary will need to proceed with an "insolvent...

Joseph Michael Pankowski Jr's Answers (2414)

Son still hasn't filed the will, have requested a copy and have heard nothing. As a girlfriend am I entitled to anything?

My father passed away 3 years ago - I was the executor of his estate.. all closed - i received a ck can I cash it?

Is probate necessary for a deceased female who died 15 years ago, intestate, and zero assets.

Information regarding Durable Power of Attorney

When a spouse passes, would the other spouse inherit the asset without going thro' probate even if there is no will or trust?

Can a beneficiary in a will also be executor of that will inTexas?

I understand my grandpa has died in 2012 so I was wanting to know how do I find any money he may have left me . His property is

If we put our son & granddaughter on the deed with us with rights of survivorship do we need a will?

Can a beneficiary of a family trust/will request that the details of their inheritance remain private?

My relative loaned me $300,000. I am being asked to execute a receipt stating the amount and that it is to be paid back my will.