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What is my responsibility to creditors for sisters estate if it is insolvent and court clerk said not to go through probate?
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Answered on February 17, 2015
My colleagues give you good advice. You do not owe any responsibility to your sister's creditors if there is no tangible estate. Upon the passing...
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When no Will exist, death certificate un-obtainable, causing Probate dilemma, what can be done in this situation?
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Answered on February 17, 2015
If I correctly understand your posting, you are now turning your attention to a situation which would have best been addressed forty years ago. ...
As the executor of a will can I write an advance to the beneficiary?
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Answered on February 16, 2015
It is pretty common to make interim distributions of a portion of the estate assets. But, I would strongly advise that if that is your intent, you...
If a will has been initial on each page but was not signed, is the will a valid will. Can you probate the will.
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Answered on February 16, 2015
As a NY attorney, I can't advise you as to your state's laws, but may be able to provide certain general information that may be helpful. At...
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I have a sister that passed year ago last Dec. 28. She has a property in Kansas City, Missouri that I need to know who owns.
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Answered on February 15, 2015
If your sister had a will, then the will controls. If she passed away intestate (without a will), then your state's laws of intestacy will control...
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After what time period can an executor be removed for maladministration of an estate in Pennsylvania?
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Answered on February 14, 2015
You posted your question twice. I responded to your duplicate posting, and other attorneys may do as well, so please check for answers to that...
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After what time period in the state of Penna. can an executor be removed for maladministration of an estate?
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Answered on February 14, 2015
I am a NY attorney and can't advise you as to your state's laws, but I can provide certain general information that may be helpful to you. The...
If I am the sole survivor of my mom's estate and she has a will, do I need a lawyer?
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Answered on February 14, 2015
You don't need an attorney to handle a simple probate matter just as you don't need a dentist to perform simple root canal surgery or a mechanic to...
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Does a person that is named executrix in a will have any authority if the will is never probated.
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Answered on February 14, 2015
The fact that your sister holds herself out as executrix of the estate does not give her any authority. Authority as an executor is created in...
How long can an executor stall in giving the settlement to the heirs?
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Answered on February 13, 2015
Mr. Nigro gives you good advice. There are various strategies that may be employed to goad an estate fiduciary into finalizing things. If the...
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