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Dose common law have jurisdiction over family and probate court

Michael's answer | Answered on September 30, 2012

There are times when a question posted here on avvo demonstrates that the questioner is not sufficiently informed about his or her particular legal...

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My husbands father died 3 year ago and had a classic truck.its the only thing he had and hims mother is selling it.

Michael's answer | Answered on September 25, 2012

Mr. Stumpf gives you good advice. In NY, when a person dies without a will, and is survived by a spouse and a child or children, the spouse...

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How long a period until a will has to be finalized .

Michael's answer | Answered on September 25, 2012

Mr. Frederick and Mr. Martinez give you good advice. Your posting is rather unclear. For one thing, the fact that your sisters "feel" that you...

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Perhaps a probate or criminal/civil matter.

Michael's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

Okay, let's take a deep breath. Before you "file a police report on stolen property" or "swoop down and take possession without [your sister's...

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Me and siblings were not provided a copy of our fathers will or an accounting of his estate. Believe "Executor" hid all assets.

Michael's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's laws, but I can provide certain general information that may be helpful. First, you've...

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Our father passed away and we found out he borrowed 1500.00 to someone do they have to pay us back the money

Michael's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

As a general rule, the estate stands in the shoes of the decedent. And the estate acts through the personal representative -- in this case, your...

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Where do I go to remove a name from deed when preson is died?

Michael's answer | Answered on September 02, 2012

As Mr. Frederick advised you, you should consult with a probate attorney. The issue is not really a matter of "removing" a name from a deed, but,...

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As executor do I file for letters of testamentary in the state where the death occurred or in the state of deceased residence?

Michael's answer | Answered on September 02, 2012

Mr. Stumpf and Mr. Malloy advise you correctly. But I want to take this a bit farther: You mention two states -- the state in which the decedent...

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My father passed away in April of 2012. My stepmother has not released the will or any financials to me. What rights do I have

Michael's answer | Answered on August 21, 2012

I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's laws, but I can provide certain general informaton that may be helpful. When a will...

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If heirs cant find an attorney on a contingency basis & haven't the money for one, what can they do?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

Unfortunately, there may be no satisfactory answer to your question. The only possible ways for an attorney to be paid on an estate matter are an...

Michael S. Haber's Answers (6693)

Dose common law have jurisdiction over family and probate court

My husbands father died 3 year ago and had a classic truck.its the only thing he had and hims mother is selling it.

How long a period until a will has to be finalized .

Perhaps a probate or criminal/civil matter.

Me and siblings were not provided a copy of our fathers will or an accounting of his estate. Believe "Executor" hid all assets.

Our father passed away and we found out he borrowed 1500.00 to someone do they have to pay us back the money

Where do I go to remove a name from deed when preson is died?

As executor do I file for letters of testamentary in the state where the death occurred or in the state of deceased residence?

My father passed away in April of 2012. My stepmother has not released the will or any financials to me. What rights do I have

If heirs cant find an attorney on a contingency basis & haven't the money for one, what can they do?