Questions answered by Joseph Michael Pankowski Jr

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Do i need a durable power of attorney and medical surrogate form?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

I am sorry for your situation. Attorney Irving is correct. Your fiance should immediately retain an attorney to prepare all necessary estate...

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How do I demand to see a copy of my late fathers will?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

Assuming your father resided in Ohio, you should immediately retain an experienced Ohio probate lawyer to guide you on your next steps. Good luck...

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What is the difference between a probate trust and a regular trust?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

If you wish to avoid probate and maintain your privacy, you will need to create a Revocable Trust and have all of your assets owned by the Trustee...

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We have done some remodeling that increase the value of the probate house but now the sister is not willing to pay us back!

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

Hire an experienced probate lawyer and petition the probate court to force the Administrator to reimburse you for your remodeling costs. You will...

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My brother buried our mom in his paid cemetery plot without our prior knowledge and permission. Should we be made to repay him?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

If you do not have an attorney, retain one as soon as possible. There are a lot of moving pieces here and you will need an experienced estate...

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I am a main benificiare to my grandmothers's estate and the estate is supposed to be closing .

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

Attorney McMahon is correct. Here in Connecticut, you would have received a notice that the Executor had filed an accounting and of your right to...

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My sister passed in 2003, her probate case did not take place until her ex husband passed in 2012, her friend is administrator,

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

I agree with Attorney Johnson. You should submit your claim to the administrator. If it is denied, you will have the right to have the probate...

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Can a "blood relative"drive a recently deceased a while automobile (registered and insured) while the will is probated?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

This is a very sticky issue which I see frequently. To make a long story short, if the Executor is going to allow you to drive the car, he or she...

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How fast should someone file conservatorship papers once they know there is a major issue?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

Attorney Paquette is correct. I would urge you to retain an experienced Michigan attorney immediately to advise you on your options. Good luck...

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Do you have any legal liability for a rental property you inherited but never overtly put in your name?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

Attorney Watling is correct. Your brother's understanding of the law is completely wrong and could have dire consequences. I would urge him to...

Joseph Michael Pankowski Jr's Answers (2414)

Do i need a durable power of attorney and medical surrogate form?

How do I demand to see a copy of my late fathers will?

What is the difference between a probate trust and a regular trust?

We have done some remodeling that increase the value of the probate house but now the sister is not willing to pay us back!

My brother buried our mom in his paid cemetery plot without our prior knowledge and permission. Should we be made to repay him?

I am a main benificiare to my grandmothers's estate and the estate is supposed to be closing .

My sister passed in 2003, her probate case did not take place until her ex husband passed in 2012, her friend is administrator,

Can a "blood relative"drive a recently deceased a while automobile (registered and insured) while the will is probated?

How fast should someone file conservatorship papers once they know there is a major issue?

Do you have any legal liability for a rental property you inherited but never overtly put in your name?