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What does a probate lawyer charge for an accounting of someones assets

Brian's answer | Answered on January 24, 2015

As stated, fees vary by complexities and time applied and you may also see difference according to location of attorney. Use the Avvo Find Lawyer...

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Surviving spouse dies without a will in New York State who inherits?

Brian's answer | Answered on January 24, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. If mom is of sound mind have her seek an attorney for a Will if considerable assets are involved. Or even if it's only...

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Do I need another kind of expert witness?

Brian's answer | Answered on December 07, 2014

You should use the Avvo- Find - A - Lawyer feature for a malpractice attorney near you and discuss the case viability and your options in detail. I...

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What to do with an executor of a will who is avoiding the beneficiaries for more than a year and never provided any information.

Brian's answer | Answered on December 05, 2014

Although probate can often take a year or more depending on the circumstances it is uncommon that an attorney/executor would avoid communication....

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Best options to get into nursing home for assisted living medicare person just back form hospital emergency admission?

Brian's answer | Answered on December 04, 2014

You've received good information from my colleagues. Is your goal to have medicaid pay for your nursing home? I would add, know that although...

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My grandfather passed I have been living there they want to see paper work of who I am should I send them what they are asking

Brian's answer | Answered on November 20, 2014

I agree with my fellow attorney. More information is needed. How many years had you been living there? Who is asking for the info? Was there a...

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What can be done about a DA that uses his office to an attorney to change an incompetent relative's will.

Brian's answer | Answered on November 04, 2014

Use the Avvo Find A Probate lawyer and discuss the specific details, your role and what is desired outcome for this case. Incompetency would need...

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Money transfer from foreign country.

Brian's answer | Answered on October 30, 2014

More clarification is needed in the question. Did your grandfather have a valid Will? Was he a U.S resident or another country? Use the Avvo Find A...

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Do I have a case?

Brian's answer | Answered on October 21, 2014

There may be more complexities and more information needed regarding this issue. Who is paying for the nursing home? I see you are asking question...

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Question about Petition for Letters of Administration as the parent of 4 and 7 year old children whose mother passed away.

Brian's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

I agree with the information my colleagues have provided for you. Using the Avvo Find a Lawyer feature will be helpful as you'll find help nearby...

Brian A. Raphan's Answers (113)

What does a probate lawyer charge for an accounting of someones assets

Surviving spouse dies without a will in New York State who inherits?

Do I need another kind of expert witness?

What to do with an executor of a will who is avoiding the beneficiaries for more than a year and never provided any information.

Best options to get into nursing home for assisted living medicare person just back form hospital emergency admission?

My grandfather passed I have been living there they want to see paper work of who I am should I send them what they are asking

What can be done about a DA that uses his office to an attorney to change an incompetent relative's will.

Money transfer from foreign country.

Do I have a case?

Question about Petition for Letters of Administration as the parent of 4 and 7 year old children whose mother passed away.