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My father died in Kansas march 27 2012. Can I demand to see the will immediately, even before the filing of petition?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. You can ask to see the will and it would be in the Executor's interest to make a copy of it available to you. If you...

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My son recently passed away and he had received a severance package from his job. He did not leave a will.

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

Attorneys Frederick and Paquette are correct. Depending on the size of the package, you may be able to use a small estate procedure in the state...

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What happens if an individual has a life insurance policy, and provider goes out of business?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

Attorney Frederick is correct. Please have your grandmother consult with an experienced attorney in her state about the best means of...

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Do heirs have the right to know trust's approximate value before the person giving the inheritance dies?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

If all of the assets are in your step-mother's name or in a Revocable Trust created by her, then you have no right to know the underlying value of...

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My mother has a revocable trust of which I am the trustee. She wants to amend the trust by adding her house to the schedule of

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

Attorney Zelinger is correct. Assuming your mother is the sole owner of the house and still has legal capacity, she could sign a deed...

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My dad died and brother is executor!

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. You and your siblings need to retain an experienced estate attorney to represent your interests and make sure your...

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My mom died. Is it worthwhile to fight Deed & Codicil leaving all to my daughter vs. the WILL leaving all to me/my brother?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

Attorneys Brophy and McMahon are correct. You will wish to review the facts and circumstances of this matter with an experienced estate attorney...

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I have durable POA for my mother. Can she transfer it to my nephew without my written consent?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

Your mother can revoke your Power of Attorney and create a new Power of Attorney in favor of another family member as long as she has the legal...

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Is it ethical and/or legal for the springing power of attorney to designate the Agent as the person who determines incapacity?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

Since I am not licensed in California, I will leave the formal answer to members of that state's bar. I will say, however, that it is unusual to...

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My partner and I have been together 51 years. Our real estate, bank accounts, and insurance are in both names.

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

The answers of Attorneys Bernick and Davis are correct. However, since you are a same-sex couple, I would urge you to retain an experienced...

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My father died in Kansas march 27 2012. Can I demand to see the will immediately, even before the filing of petition?

My son recently passed away and he had received a severance package from his job. He did not leave a will.

What happens if an individual has a life insurance policy, and provider goes out of business?

Do heirs have the right to know trust's approximate value before the person giving the inheritance dies?

My mother has a revocable trust of which I am the trustee. She wants to amend the trust by adding her house to the schedule of

My dad died and brother is executor!

My mom died. Is it worthwhile to fight Deed & Codicil leaving all to my daughter vs. the WILL leaving all to me/my brother?

I have durable POA for my mother. Can she transfer it to my nephew without my written consent?

Is it ethical and/or legal for the springing power of attorney to designate the Agent as the person who determines incapacity?

My partner and I have been together 51 years. Our real estate, bank accounts, and insurance are in both names.