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My sister is the executor of our mothers estate and personal property

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

If the Will provides for an equal division of the personal property, then your sister has a fiduciary duty to distribute the property equally...

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What are my legal rights regarding a cemetery losing my brother's remains?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

I'm sorry that you find yourself in this situation. Assuming that your brother was buried in West Virginia, you should hire a solid West Virginia...

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How can my mother inherit land after my father's death with no will?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss and the fact that you and your mother find yourself in this situation. It's spilled milk at this point, but I surely wish...

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Question about endorsing and cashing checks that belonged to my father who is now deceased.

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, Missouri law likely prevents you from legally depositing these checks into a joint account once your...

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What can I do about my grandmothers will.

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

Your grandmother had the right to leave the proceeds of the life insurance policies to your mother. Unless you can prove that your mother engaged...

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Is the executor of a will required to sell property if one of the beneficiaries, but not both, wants the proceeds paid out ?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

You will need to retain a New Jersey probate and real estate lawyer. He or she will likely advise you that the Executor can distribute the real...

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What power do I have as beneficiary? My brother (executor/beneficiary) will not answer questions about my mother's estate.

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

I'm sorry for your circumstances. Unfortunately, it appears that your mother made a very poor choice in selecting your brother as Executor of her...

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A power of attorney has not turned over all belongings of my deceased uncle and will not communicate with family.

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

If he has not already done so, the Executor will need to retain a North Carolina estate lawyer to compel your uncle's attorney-in-fact to turn over...

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Can a will be modified after someone dies?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

Such an action may be permissible, but the Executor should seek probate court approval prior to issuing the promissory notes or rendering a final...

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My sister is the executor of my moms estate and personal property

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

Attorney Zelinger is correct. The Executor has a duty to act in a fair and equitable manner and the odds-are that the Will splits the personal...

Joseph Michael Pankowski Jr's Answers (2414)

My sister is the executor of our mothers estate and personal property

What are my legal rights regarding a cemetery losing my brother's remains?

How can my mother inherit land after my father's death with no will?

Question about endorsing and cashing checks that belonged to my father who is now deceased.

What can I do about my grandmothers will.

Is the executor of a will required to sell property if one of the beneficiaries, but not both, wants the proceeds paid out ?

What power do I have as beneficiary? My brother (executor/beneficiary) will not answer questions about my mother's estate.

A power of attorney has not turned over all belongings of my deceased uncle and will not communicate with family.

Can a will be modified after someone dies?

My sister is the executor of my moms estate and personal property