My husband is executor. Of his mother's estate in NY! Is a headstone considered a reasonable funeral expense?
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Answered on March 18, 2021
In general, yes. A headstone is a reasonable funeral expense and should be paid for out of the estate. Of course, this cannot be taken to...
How to be an executor of my late husband's estate? Is it too late to do it now?
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Answered on March 18, 2021
I am sorry for your loss. You are well within the proper time to start a probate for your husband's estate. Since he died without a will, you...
Can I publish a book with a pen name and use an aka for that pen name? Or is there more i have to do.
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Answered on March 18, 2021
The short answer to your question is yes. There is no legal requirement that only the person named on the cover can be the person paid. You can...
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Can a car that was gifted to me be taken back?
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Answered on March 18, 2021
You do have grounds to bring an action, but the outcome may very much depend on the interpretation of the situation by the judge. In general,...
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Can we sell a home with existing mortgage loan while on Medicaid?
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Answered on March 18, 2021
In this situation I would highly recommend retaining an estate planning or elder attorney. If you simply sell the house and add the proceeds to...
How can I find out what I'm entitled to from a trust fund that I'm a beneficiary of?
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Answered on March 18, 2021
As a beneficiary of a trust you should be receiving, and have the right to demand, an annual accounting. This should include a list of all...
Can I return a vehicle to legacy Ford after 2 days ? I have buyers remorse because it financially strapped me and my kids.
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Answered on March 17, 2021
Unfortunately, you are more than likely not going to be unable to get out of the contract. Federal "cool off" laws do not apply to purchases made...
If a will says "I leave all assets not already included in the Trust to be added to that Trust" do I need to go through probate?
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Answered on March 17, 2021
The general answer to your question is yes, you will need to probate. A will has no effect and cannot be enforced until it has been probated. ...
If I have a durable power of attorney over my father, Can I report his car stolen if his brother is driving it without a valid ?
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Answered on March 16, 2021
You need to check the power of attorney to make sure that you have been authorized to act in legal matters for your father. So long as you have...
Does a lawyer need to go over a will to make it legal and binding?
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Answered on March 15, 2021
In general, a will does not require an attorney to be legally binding. However, every state has specifci requirements for wills that if not met...
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