Questions answered by Joseph Michael Pankowski Jr

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How can I contest a will that I am named in? Also is it expensive to do?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 02, 2013

Attorney Lutzky is correct. The first thing you need to do is to retain an experienced probate litigator to review this matter and determine...

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Do I need to update a revocable trust set up in 1995?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 02, 2013

Attorney Shultz is correct. An experienced Indiana estate planning attorney would need to review the provisions of the trust document to let you...

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My father(NJ resident) died without a will.I am one of two "outside" children.How will his estate be divided amongst the family?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 02, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. Assets held as "joint tenants with right of survivorship" will go to the surviving joint tenant. Assets with a...

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My mother died and left no will, how do i sell her car?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 02, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. The answer depends on the total size of your mother's estate. As you will note from the link to the applicable statutes...

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IF the bank named by my husband's grandma's will to handle her estate is bought out, is the trust agreement void?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 02, 2013

Attorneys Finch and Frederick are correct. Many times, a trust instrument will allow certain beneficiaries to designate a new trustee if all the...

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Headed to court Don't feel to confident in Lawyer . I know I can represent myself solo. But can we both represent me?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 02, 2013

Attorneys Valkenet and Mahood are correct. You can be a witness in your case, but you'll never be able to represent yourself while having an...

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Can the sole beneficiary of an estate not take ownership of the assets until 6 months after the estate is closed?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 02, 2013

If you don't have an attorney, please consult one in the state where your father resided at the time of his death. He or she can walk you through...

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Irrevocable Trust of a home from parents completed during marriage. Is it considered Marital Property...?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 02, 2013

Attorney Bliven is correct. The key questions will be the intent of your parents. As he noted, retaining an experienced New York divorce...

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Deceased who have no wills, what happens to their property? Also, what happens to her checking and savings accounts? Probate?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 02, 2013

All solely-owned assets will need to be distributed by the Administrator of your aunt's estate and the boyfriend will have no access thereto...

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My mom passed away last month in chicago and she left a house but no will

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 02, 2013

Attorneys Wintter and Brophy are correct. If you and your siblings want to sell this house someday, you will want the distribution of the house...

Joseph Michael Pankowski Jr's Answers (2414)

How can I contest a will that I am named in? Also is it expensive to do?

Do I need to update a revocable trust set up in 1995?

My father(NJ resident) died without a will.I am one of two "outside" children.How will his estate be divided amongst the family?

My mother died and left no will, how do i sell her car?

IF the bank named by my husband's grandma's will to handle her estate is bought out, is the trust agreement void?

Headed to court Don't feel to confident in Lawyer . I know I can represent myself solo. But can we both represent me?

Can the sole beneficiary of an estate not take ownership of the assets until 6 months after the estate is closed?

Irrevocable Trust of a home from parents completed during marriage. Is it considered Marital Property...?

Deceased who have no wills, what happens to their property? Also, what happens to her checking and savings accounts? Probate?

My mom passed away last month in chicago and she left a house but no will