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My mother died 2 months after she changed her will. Died of Alshiers. Could this be cause for contesting this will?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

Attorney Frederic is correct. You need to retain an experienced probate litigator as soon as possible to make sure your interests are properly...

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My brother just passed away. Please explain the probate process when no will is available.

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 17, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. With respect to your brother's assets, the first thing to determine is whether there is property that is subject to...

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My parent home is in foreclosure. Parent was in process of mortgage modification. Parent died. There is no will what do I do?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 17, 2013

Attorneys McMahon and Frederick are correct. Your next call should be to an experienced probate and real estate attorney in the state where your...

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If my sister and I have ownership through a trust with her personal residence as a mailing address can she sell the home out fro

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 17, 2013

Three questions: a) is the house still in the trust?; b) is your sister the Trustee?; c) does the trust document provide the Trustee with the...

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I NEED IMMEDIATE HELP PLEASE

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 17, 2013

I'm very sorry for your loss. It may be difficult to get the public authorities to do an autopsy if your father's death is deemed due to natural...

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On probate...did i break the law if i filed for tax id# and estate account without having testimentary letters first? (Lng Form)

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

Attorney Brophy is correct. Talk with your lawyer about this situation and determine what, if anything, you should do at this point. My two...

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Does the executor of a rental estate in TX have the right to not share rent with the heirs?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

The Executor has a duty to collect all rental money and use it first for upkeep, taxes, etc. of estate properties. Your best bet is to retain a...

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Possible to establish a conservatorship when conservatee is out of state?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

If your mother is now domiciled in Hawaii, you would need to petition a court in Hawaii to be appointed as your mother's conservator. Given what...

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Heir lives in Germany. Can his airfare/hotel expenses be paid by estate?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 15, 2013

Absent a provision in the will authorizing the same, the answer is typically "no." You could contact all of the will's beneficiaries and ask...

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My Mother died and she did not have a Will. She has over $35,000 in credit card debt. Do I have to go through probate?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 15, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. Based upon your question, it appears that your mother was the surviving joint tenant on the house after your father's...

Joseph Michael Pankowski Jr's Answers (2414)

My mother died 2 months after she changed her will. Died of Alshiers. Could this be cause for contesting this will?

My brother just passed away. Please explain the probate process when no will is available.

My parent home is in foreclosure. Parent was in process of mortgage modification. Parent died. There is no will what do I do?

If my sister and I have ownership through a trust with her personal residence as a mailing address can she sell the home out fro

I NEED IMMEDIATE HELP PLEASE

On probate...did i break the law if i filed for tax id# and estate account without having testimentary letters first? (Lng Form)

Does the executor of a rental estate in TX have the right to not share rent with the heirs?

Possible to establish a conservatorship when conservatee is out of state?

Heir lives in Germany. Can his airfare/hotel expenses be paid by estate?

My Mother died and she did not have a Will. She has over $35,000 in credit card debt. Do I have to go through probate?