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My sister was purchasing my dad's home (there is a morgage) from him. He has since passed and the trust has not been closed.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 15, 2013

Attorneys Potter and Frederick are correct. An attorney will need to review the underlying trust instrument and other documentation to determine...

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My father died the middle of March 2013. I have pancreatic cancer and don't know how much more time I have.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 14, 2013

I am sorry for what you are going through. If you do not already have one, please retain an experienced estate planning lawyer in Colorado to...

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My mom died a week ago she was entitle money from settlements, how do i obtain info on collecting her money?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 14, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. Did your mother have a will? If she did, then the Executor named therein will need to be appointed by a probate court...

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Can my parents "gift" me their house?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 14, 2013

Attorney Pollex is correct. One key issue will be the law of the country of your parents' citizenship. While it is likely that they (rather than...

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Who takes power of attorney in a family of seven with no will? it is my assumption that it would be one living closest to paren

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 14, 2013

Attorney Goldstein is correct. Hopefully, your grandparents have the ability to appoint an attorney-in-fact under a Power of Attorney. If not,...

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What is the New Jersey estate tax rate?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 13, 2013

Attorney Zelinger is correct. Here is additional helpful information: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/revesttax.shtml Good luck to you.

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My wife had ordered some magazines for a total of $87 and she then passed away. Am I legally responsible to pay for them.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 13, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. With respect to the magazine bills, Attorney Bunce is correct . You have no responsibility. If you need to open an...

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Why would a Will name the Trust as the Legatee?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 13, 2013

Attorney Zelinger is correct. People have a wide variety of reasons for setting up trusts: privacy, managing assets for a family member,...

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How can I get a copy of my fathers will?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 13, 2013

If the will has been submitted to the probate court (as it should have been), then it will be a public record in the court serving the town or city...

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Who inherits the things IN my uncles home when he dies?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 13, 2013

It is impossible to say without reviewing the will. If nothing else, the will is revocable by your uncle so, as long as he still has testamentary...