Questions answered by Philip M. Nostrand

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How do handle the selling or giving away of my dad's 3 vehicles and 2 campers upon his death?

Philip's answer | Answered on August 24, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss and compliment you on the thoroughness of your description of the situation. Since the estate value is less than $30,000...

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How can I find out who was my father lawyer?

Philip's answer | Answered on August 24, 2018

I agree w/Mr. Haber's answer and just want to add that whoever initiates an estate proceeding (presumably your late father's second wife) is...

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My mother home is a reverse mortgage she died and now we want to sell the home to get something from?

Philip's answer | Answered on August 15, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss. Generally speaking, someone will need to apply to be appointed the estate administrator. This is done by filing a...

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Can sibiling child get portion of will if sibling passed 30 days after will maker

Philip's answer | Answered on August 15, 2018

This is more a probate question than a will question since it appears the person who wrote the will (the "testator") has already passed away. I...

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My children's father passed away with no will. In order to begin, we were told that we have to get Letters of Administration

Philip's answer | Answered on August 15, 2018

I agree with Mr. Knispel's answer--you would need to file in Surrogate's Court. It seems you looked into the voluntary administration for a small...

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What are my options if someone else moves in to my home?

Philip's answer | Answered on April 24, 2018

This sounds like the perfect situation where an experienced estate mediator could help you and your brother work out a solution. One benefit of a...

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Should I send a certified letter to executor of the will with the correct spelling and ask her to fix it ?

Philip's answer | Answered on April 24, 2018

It’s not a bad idea to send the letter but it may not be necessary to do anything to “fix” the name in court. Unless your friend’s estate is very...

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My father died 2/2018. Is it legal that my brother took $3k from his bank Account when he is not the executor of the will?

Philip's answer | Answered on April 24, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. After reading your reply to Michael’s answer it’s still not clear what happened with the change in the will. You say...

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Am I considered next of kin if the state police come to my door,first?

Philip's answer | Answered on June 08, 2016

I am very sorry for your loss. The only thing I can add is that if you lived in a state that does recognize comment law marriage (Texas comes to...

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How much does it usually cost to resolve a right of election case?

Philip's answer | Answered on October 21, 2015

Unfortunately, without more information it is impossible to tell if you're begin overcharged. For example, you don't explain who you are regarding...

Philip M. Nostrand's Answers (114)

How do handle the selling or giving away of my dad's 3 vehicles and 2 campers upon his death?

How can I find out who was my father lawyer?

My mother home is a reverse mortgage she died and now we want to sell the home to get something from?

Can sibiling child get portion of will if sibling passed 30 days after will maker

My children's father passed away with no will. In order to begin, we were told that we have to get Letters of Administration

What are my options if someone else moves in to my home?

Should I send a certified letter to executor of the will with the correct spelling and ask her to fix it ?

My father died 2/2018. Is it legal that my brother took $3k from his bank Account when he is not the executor of the will?

Am I considered next of kin if the state police come to my door,first?

How much does it usually cost to resolve a right of election case?