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My sister and I are named as beneficiaries in my deceased Father’s will. How can we access his bank accounts not in our names?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 05, 2013

Attorney Reed is correct. Please retain an experienced probate attorney in the state where your father resided at the time of his death. He or...

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Can a beneficiary refuse to let another beneficiary buy him out of inherited condo? Is there a way to avoid a forced sale?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 05, 2013

Please retain an experienced Florida attorney who can walk you through your options. The first option which comes to mind is to: a) obtain a...

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How are bank accounts handled when there is a will?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 05, 2013

I'm sorry for your circumstances, but Attorney Shultz is correct. A "small estate procedure" will permit you to transfer any solely-owned assets...

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My brother and I are co-executors of our mother's estate. How do I get my brother to include me in the estate process?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 05, 2013

Attorney Tomberg is correct. If the attorney representing both of you does not rectify this situation, you are entitled to your own attorney (at...

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What bills of the deceased is he estate legally responsible for?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

Yes, the estate is legally obligated to pay all of the decedent's bills that were owed at the time of death. If the estate's assets are...

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My Mother passed away in 2010. How do I become the executor of her estate without accumulating any possible debts in her name?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

Attorney Reed is correct. Kentucky has a small estate administration statute that may very well assist you in transferring the car. ...

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Which steps do i take to getting my fathers paid off car into my name through Probate court? do i need a lawyer?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. If your father's assets were relatively low in value, you may be able to use a "small estate procedure" to transfer the...

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Hello! We need to update our wills. My husband will be 65 on June 16th and I am 64. is it expensive?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

You and your husband have worked long and hard to build your assets. Now is not the time to unwind all the work you've done by trying to create...

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Do i need an executors deed if im in probate for administration of an estate as named executor in Grandma's living trust/will?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

You are making a huge mistake by proceeding without an experienced estate attorney. Please retain one as soon as possible. Fortunately, two...

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My husband passed away and we were married in community of propety we have a son of 1yr 4mnths

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

I'm very sorry for your loss. Since you are the executor, you have the right to manage the assets that were in your husband's sole name at the...