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Probate ended 2 months ago and an estate account has been opened. How long does it take to distribute inheritance?
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Answered on May 20, 2013
Your question is a bit unusual in that "probate" typically ends when all estate assets have been distributed to the beneficiaries. If a final...
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I need an affordable attorney who can help me set up my Trust, s-corp, and llc in FLORIDA, can anyone help?
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Answered on May 20, 2013
Please use the Avvo "Find a Lawyer" function and search for "estate planning lawyer" in Pensacola. Good luck to you.
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I'm an attorney-in-fact for my mother, she wants to give me a cash gift of $10,000. (1)How do I protect the POA & accept gift?
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Answered on May 20, 2013
Attorney Davis is correct. Have your mother meet with an experienced elder law attorney to review this matter. Ideally, the attorney finds that...
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My brother has dpoa over my mother. Can he use the money to travel to Oregon to see her?
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Answered on May 20, 2013
I will leave the ultimate answer to members of the Oregon bar. However, I would argue that your brother has a duty, under your mother's power of...
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The estate lawyer we had for my fathers estate worked in the same office as the attorney that handled my Dad's estate
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Answered on May 20, 2013
Attorneys Frederick and Weaver are correct. Ideally, your estate lawyer will work with the beneficiaries to obtain the necessary funds so you can...
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The Executor which is my sister is not forthcoming with information regarding my mothers will My mother passed on March 5th.
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Answered on May 20, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. It is unclear from your question whether your sister has filed the will for probate or taken any other steps other than...
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Does a trust have to hire an attorney to file a lawsuit?
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Answered on May 20, 2013
Attorney Corrigan is correct. You are in a very different position as trustee of a trust than in your individual capacity. If you screw a lawsuit...
Do I have to pay my sibling rent for a house that my mom left us upon her death? I lived with my mom up until her death.
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Answered on May 20, 2013
Your answer depends on the law in Kentucky and your relationship with your sibling. If you are seen as a caretaker of the house, then your sibling...
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My mother's will was changed in 2010 leaving everything to my daughter, nothing to me or my son.
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Answered on May 20, 2013
Has your mother died? If not, then there is nothing to contest at this point because a will is not set in stone as a finalized legal document...
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My Sister Passed away And Left No Will.
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Answered on May 20, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. Attorneys Shultz and James have provided you with solid advice. If someone in your family has assets, he or she should...