Questions answered by Barbara J. Shah

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My 2 aunts died and I am the only relative. The executor of both wills is a stranger, do I have any rights??

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 22, 2019

I tell clients who come in to see me for their wills that they don't have to leave their estate to anyone in their family, they can leave it to the...

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My father's only asset was his home. Do we still need probate? Can I pay the inheritance tax without aid of an attorney?

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 17, 2019

Wow! I am surprised! Here in Western PA most attorneys now charge on an hourly basis for their work, not a percentage of the estate assets. You...

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Do I have to pay PA inheritance tax ?

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 11, 2019

Attorney Blair is correct., as usual. Contact am experienced probate attorney who practices rotate law in the county yout father resided in at the...

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Should/can real estate be included in an estate if the living spouse receives the real estate through Right of Survivorship?

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 11, 2019

You should immediately contact an experienced probate attorney in the county in VA in which your father’s estate is being probated and discuss...

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What do I need to do??

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 10, 2019

Your question seems confusing to me. If you did not offer that will for probate, then you are not the executor os his estate; being named as...

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How does a fed tax lien affect not being able to pay alimony?

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 09, 2019

Consult with an experienced family lawyer, and bring your divorce settlement or decree with you. You are likely entitled to a modification, and...

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I would like to draft a will assigning guardianship of my children in the event of my death.

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 09, 2019

Check with your local county's bar association for referral to an attorney who will do this on a reduced-fee basis. Attorney Blair is correct, if...

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How long Will estate be settled and funds dispersed to beneficiaries? (Generally speaking)

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 08, 2019

I recommend that you consult a probate attorney in the county your grandmother resided in ata the time of her death, not the attorney for the...

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Will my mom gain full rights and ownership to a home she owns with her ex-husband (my father) after his death?

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 05, 2019

I reviewed your question, and I disagree somewhat with the other lawyers. The important part of your question has to do with the divorce decree...

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Is there anything I can do to get this done ? I don't even know what my rights are

Barbara's answer | Answered on April 04, 2019

Sounds like you should find an experienced probate lawyer and schedule a consultation, bringing with you all documents and correspondence you have....

Barbara J. Shah's Answers (1358)

My 2 aunts died and I am the only relative. The executor of both wills is a stranger, do I have any rights??

My father's only asset was his home. Do we still need probate? Can I pay the inheritance tax without aid of an attorney?

Do I have to pay PA inheritance tax ?

Should/can real estate be included in an estate if the living spouse receives the real estate through Right of Survivorship?

What do I need to do??

How does a fed tax lien affect not being able to pay alimony?

I would like to draft a will assigning guardianship of my children in the event of my death.

How long Will estate be settled and funds dispersed to beneficiaries? (Generally speaking)

Will my mom gain full rights and ownership to a home she owns with her ex-husband (my father) after his death?

Is there anything I can do to get this done ? I don't even know what my rights are