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I want my name on our house my dads name an boyfriend name on it

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

Attorney Pyke is correct. Your best bet is to hire a Texas real estate lawyer to confirm the title on the house and then have the owners deed you...

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I must hire a search agency to find a beneficiary owed not quite $10K. Does she pay the bill, or do all beneficiaries pay?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

Attorney James is correct. It is highly unlikely that the beneficiary-search cost will exceed $10,000. You may wish to consider using...

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Is there any way to avoid probate even if the decedent was a tenant in common with another recently deceased person?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

Attorneys James and Christian are correct. Based on this unusual fact pattern, I would have to believe the property will have to be probated at...

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Husband wnts a divorce, he is beneficiary of a liv. trust. We've bn living on the property 4, 20yrs. Do I have any rights to $?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

I'm sorry that you find yourself in this situation. It is absolutely vital that you retain an experienced California divorce attorney to not only...

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In North Carolina, does inherited property have to settle credit card debts made by the deceased upon sale?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. If the house was owned as "joint tenants with right of survivorship" with you and your father on the title, then the...

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If a home is being sold to satisfy probate on a personal loan, do fees accrue during probate?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

The personal loan of the decedent accrues interest and late fees against the decedent's estate until paid. Assuming the home is part of the...

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I have created a will, living trust and warranty deed, I want to have them reviewed by a lawyer.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

I agree with Attorney Pyke. It would actually cost a client more for me to review all of the terms of internet-produced documents (and,...

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What can the Heirs do to get the succession done? Do the Heirs have rights?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

Your best bet is to retain an experienced Louisiana lawyer in the parish where this matter is being probated. He or she will bring this matter to...

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Pension money

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 02, 2013

...then you need to hire an experienced attorney who practices in the jurisdiction where your mother resided to review this matter. There simply...

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Husband died in Jan 2013. Sold our house and want to give son who has taken care of us for many years gift.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 02, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. As Attorney Jackson noted, it is imperative that you work with an experienced attorney who can prepare an appropriate...

Joseph Michael Pankowski Jr's Answers (2414)

I want my name on our house my dads name an boyfriend name on it

I must hire a search agency to find a beneficiary owed not quite $10K. Does she pay the bill, or do all beneficiaries pay?

Is there any way to avoid probate even if the decedent was a tenant in common with another recently deceased person?

Husband wnts a divorce, he is beneficiary of a liv. trust. We've bn living on the property 4, 20yrs. Do I have any rights to $?

In North Carolina, does inherited property have to settle credit card debts made by the deceased upon sale?

If a home is being sold to satisfy probate on a personal loan, do fees accrue during probate?

I have created a will, living trust and warranty deed, I want to have them reviewed by a lawyer.

What can the Heirs do to get the succession done? Do the Heirs have rights?

Pension money

Husband died in Jan 2013. Sold our house and want to give son who has taken care of us for many years gift.