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Legal rights regarding property

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 24, 2013

Attorneys Tinsley and Powell are correct. It is vitally important that you retain an experienced attorney to review the deeds to determine the...

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How does one find out the details of a trust ? i received a copy of my mothers will from probate all assets to go to the trust

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 24, 2013

Attorney Corrigan is correct. It appears that your mother has what is termed a "pour-over will", which passes assets to a revocable trust. If...

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My husband died on nov 4 2012 and I don't know if im the beneficiary or not what do I have to do to find out ?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 24, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. You will need to review the documentation in his house (financial statements, tax returns, insurance policies, deeds,...

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Looking to engage a trust litigator in western New York state

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 24, 2013

Attorney Lutzky is correct. Good luck to you.

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Hi have i the right to see my fathers will and how do i go about it

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 24, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. Your half-brother has a duty to file the will with the probate court for the town or city where your father resided at...

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I need urgent help regarding my mother being admitted to assisted living next week without power of attorney financial in place.

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 23, 2013

Unfortunately, Attorneys Zelinger and Krause are correct. At this point, should you need to be appointed as your mother's legal representative,...

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I was appointed agent in my Mom's power of attorney and executor in will, dated 7/2004.

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 23, 2013

Unfortunately, unless your mother revoked the 1999 power of attorney, then both powers of attorney are currently valid. I would urge you and your...

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What is the deadline to get an appraisal of the value of gift of LLC interests from the date of the gift?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 23, 2013

Attorney McMahon is correct. If it is necessary to get an appraisal, then the best practice is to do so as soon as possible after the gift. Here,...

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Will a durable power of attorney give the agent access to a 406b

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 23, 2013

Attorneys Shultz and Pollex are correct. The answer depends on the language in the power of attorney. Please consult with an experienced estate...

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WE have a estate with real property valued at approximately 1.5 Million. We have will however do we need a living trust?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 23, 2013

Attorneys Shultz and Harvey are correct. Please retain an experienced estate planning lawyer to prepare the necessary documentation which will...

Joseph Michael Pankowski Jr's Answers (2414)

Legal rights regarding property

How does one find out the details of a trust ? i received a copy of my mothers will from probate all assets to go to the trust

My husband died on nov 4 2012 and I don't know if im the beneficiary or not what do I have to do to find out ?

Looking to engage a trust litigator in western New York state

Hi have i the right to see my fathers will and how do i go about it

I need urgent help regarding my mother being admitted to assisted living next week without power of attorney financial in place.

I was appointed agent in my Mom's power of attorney and executor in will, dated 7/2004.

What is the deadline to get an appraisal of the value of gift of LLC interests from the date of the gift?

Will a durable power of attorney give the agent access to a 406b

WE have a estate with real property valued at approximately 1.5 Million. We have will however do we need a living trust?