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My father passed away in 2002, i have contacted his solicitors and was told his will is still with them which was made in 1996,
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Answered on April 17, 2013
Attorney Stevens is correct. You will wish to retain your own counsel in England to rectify this matter. Good luck to you.
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My mom & her boyfriend owned a home in FL under Joint Tenancy. He got dementia and was put in a facility. My mom then died.
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Answered on April 17, 2013
Attorneys Hendricks and Frederick are correct. It is absolutely vital that an attorney be retained to review the circumstances of this matter and...
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My mother left the house to me and my sister to be divided when sold,
My Sister has the power of attorney and will not
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Answered on April 17, 2013
Attorney Frederick is correct. A power of attorney dies with the person who signed it. Thus, if your mother has passed away, the power of...
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My mother died in February and didn't leave a will. As her oldest child, 19, should I act as the executor?My siblings are minors
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Answered on April 16, 2013
Since there is no will, your father appears to be petitioning to serve as the Administrator of the estate. Since he never married your mother,...
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I received a check as the executor and benefactor of a closed estate 2 years after it was closed.
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Answered on April 16, 2013
Here in Connecticut, unfortunately, you would need to re-open the estate. The reason is because the state wants to make sure that Executors do...
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Father passed don't know who the beneficiary on the Ira account is do I need a short certificate to get the the money from Ira .
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Answered on April 16, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. Your best bet is to send certified copies of your Letters Testamentary and the death certificate to the custodian of your...
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I just received a copy of her Last will in Testament and Waiver of Process, if I sign it, can I still contest it? this is in NY
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Answered on April 16, 2013
Attorney Sciacca is correct. You should not sign the Waiver of Process (or any other document, for that matter) without consulting with your own...
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What is a reasonable length of time to file the petition for probate if there is a will and everything is straightforward?
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Answered on April 16, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. Typically, a will should be filed with the probate court within one month of a person's death. Thus, if this doesn't...
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My father gifted me his house, I am the sole beneficiary. he passed away a year after he gifted me the house. My accountant said
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Answered on April 16, 2013
Attorneys Kiley and Davis are correct. Your basis in the house is your father's basis, plus the value of whatever capital improvements you've...
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What is grantor trust? how can I apply for it? I have money in a separate account ,
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Answered on April 16, 2013
Attorney Frederick is correct. Properly drafted, executed and funded, a grantor trust may help you achieve your estate planning goals. Please...
