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Does deeding a property contained in a will to someone before the will is activated eliminate the property from the will?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

I agree with Attorney Herman-Giddens. A properly executed deed signed before death will trump the provisions of a will. If the child was deeded...

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Is it better tax wise to have a family trust for all accounts including IRAs, and property, or to name individual beneficiaries.

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

Attorney Herman-Giddens has provided you with a solid answer. There is an income tax benefit to leaving retirement accounts to your surviving...

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Does hospitalization prior to death void a life insurrance policy?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, it is vitally important that you retain an attorney who is licensed in the state where your father resided...

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MONEY WAS LOANED TO A SON BY A FATHER WHILE STILL ALIVE BUT NO COTRACT WAS SIGNED CAN THE SIBLINGS MAKE HIM PAY THE ESTATE .

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

Attorneys Huddleston and Santaella have provided you with solid advice. My only addition to what they've said is that if the son served as the...

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Does both living relatives probate the estate? There is a son and daughter remaining.

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

Attorney Cockrell has provided you with solid advice. Assuming your sister-in-law is the appointed fiduciary, you are going to want to make sure...

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If my grandfathr dies without a will, does my grandma still get the house if its only in his name?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

Assuming your grandfather did not have a will, then the Texas laws of intestacy apply. Since the bank is already giving your grandmother "a hard...

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I'm considering getting married (Same sex marriage) this year (December). What are the tax implications?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

Attorney Silva is correct concerning your income taxes. Please check with an accountant, who can review you and your partner's income tax...

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What to do about collection bills that are in my dad's name and not his after he dies?

Joseph's answer | Answered on May 20, 2014

Attorneys Weatherby and Rosenberg have provided you with solid answers. The creditors only have the right to be paid for debts legitimately...

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My mom left house to 7 children. 6 want to sell to sibling for $100,000 less than market value. One does not agree. Would they

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 22, 2014

I agree with Attorney Weatherby. Each individual has the right to determine what to do with his or her portion of the property. With that said,...

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My great aunt died and her estate is valued over 1 million dollars. The attorneys fee is listed as one third of the estate

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 17, 2014

I'm sorry for your circumstances. Your aunt is entitled to use any attorney of her choice. Furthermore, an attorney's fee must be deemed...

Joseph Michael Pankowski Jr's Answers (2414)

Does deeding a property contained in a will to someone before the will is activated eliminate the property from the will?

Is it better tax wise to have a family trust for all accounts including IRAs, and property, or to name individual beneficiaries.

Does hospitalization prior to death void a life insurrance policy?

MONEY WAS LOANED TO A SON BY A FATHER WHILE STILL ALIVE BUT NO COTRACT WAS SIGNED CAN THE SIBLINGS MAKE HIM PAY THE ESTATE .

Does both living relatives probate the estate? There is a son and daughter remaining.

If my grandfathr dies without a will, does my grandma still get the house if its only in his name?

I'm considering getting married (Same sex marriage) this year (December). What are the tax implications?

What to do about collection bills that are in my dad's name and not his after he dies?

My mom left house to 7 children. 6 want to sell to sibling for $100,000 less than market value. One does not agree. Would they

My great aunt died and her estate is valued over 1 million dollars. The attorneys fee is listed as one third of the estate