Questions answered by David A. Kubikian

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Can I challenge a pod even it's not in the will ?

David's answer | Answered on April 23, 2013

There is a presumption that where an account is titled as a POD or WROS (and where the signature card for the account is similarly labeled) that...

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My sister is the trustee of my inheritance what I like to know when will I be able to manage my inheritance without her and will

David's answer | Answered on April 02, 2013

I agree with my colleagues that you should take the trust documents to a local trust and estates attorney. Your questions likely can all be...

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How can my children get a copy of the will if their Uncle is Executor of his moms will. Can he order kids out house by friday?

David's answer | Answered on April 02, 2013

Facts are some what confusing however as my colleagues recommended, best to consult with a local attorney. If I can be of any assistance, please...

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My grandmother and her sister who is my aunt onwened a house to gether my aunt died and then my grandmother

David's answer | Answered on March 15, 2013

A few very important details are missing. Consult with a local attorney and make sure to find out the exact title your relatives held the property...

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I would like to know if my husband's funeral bill is part of his estate. I am getting conflicting answers on this issue.

David's answer | Answered on March 15, 2013

The funeral expenses can be estate tax deductible or estate income tax deductible but yes, definitely part of the estate.

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What are my options if stipulation in will not followed.?

David's answer | Answered on March 15, 2013

Following the recommendations of my colleague, it is best to contact a near by attorney to go through all the missing facts.

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Is spouse responsible for medical bills if there is no will, no power of attorney. spouse lives on social security alone.

David's answer | Answered on March 15, 2013

In general, the debts of a spouse who passes away become debts of that person's estate and would be payable from that estate's assets. There are,...

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My mother's boyfriend is the informant on her death record & he is listed as her husband. This was done b/c we only had enough 4

David's answer | Answered on January 31, 2013

I think I just answered a question related to this fact pattern. If your parents have divorced, your mother will not have a right to an...

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Do I need letters of admin for my mother who died intestate after my father who died b4 her? The assets r in his name

David's answer | Answered on January 31, 2013

Your fact pattern is some what unclear however with respect to your mother's estate, yes, you would need letters of administration to administer...

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Can funeral expense be paid for a beneficial who died

David's answer | Answered on January 25, 2013

You should bring the trust to a local attorney. There might be explicit wording to that effect of wiggle room in other provisions.

David A. Kubikian's Answers (52)

Can I challenge a pod even it's not in the will ?

My sister is the trustee of my inheritance what I like to know when will I be able to manage my inheritance without her and will

How can my children get a copy of the will if their Uncle is Executor of his moms will. Can he order kids out house by friday?

My grandmother and her sister who is my aunt onwened a house to gether my aunt died and then my grandmother

I would like to know if my husband's funeral bill is part of his estate. I am getting conflicting answers on this issue.

What are my options if stipulation in will not followed.?

Is spouse responsible for medical bills if there is no will, no power of attorney. spouse lives on social security alone.

My mother's boyfriend is the informant on her death record & he is listed as her husband. This was done b/c we only had enough 4

Do I need letters of admin for my mother who died intestate after my father who died b4 her? The assets r in his name

Can funeral expense be paid for a beneficial who died