Questions answered by Stephen J. O'Brien

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Is it possible to have a co-administrator for the estate of an intestate decedent?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2009

I am not licensed in New York, only Pennsylvania, so this answer is only a general response to your question. But, I would not see why a petition...

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Elderly woman with 5 kids has given Power of attorney to a child that is mis handling her assets for years. What can be done???

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2009

I suggest that you contact a lawyer about communicating to the child with the power of attorney to discuss what is occurring. It may not be what...

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Can family members "opt" out of a family cottage inherited thru a Will expect to be paid for their "share" by the others?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2009

You should proceed to probate the will. You will not be able to sell the primary residence if it is in her name alone (or her and your deceased...

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Where do i stand if we seperate?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2009

Easier said than done. Since you were not married at the time, both of you are obligated to mortgage debt. To get your name off the deed will...

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In Pa, my spouse has filed the divorce complaint but has done nothing else in 1 year. How do I get 1/2 of everything?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2009

Assets need to be valued, like the 401K, in a manner that looks at what was acquired before marriage, during, and since separation. Doing nothing...

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When selling a home does the seller get to keep the hand money when the buyer falls through

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2009

Keeping the hand money depends upon the conditions in the agreement to purchase. Review the contract carefully regarding termination of the...

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In pa widow in jtwros home being pushed out

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2009

Your question needs more information for a better answer, but if widow's name is not on the deed then its not held as a Joint Tenant with Right of...

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Is there laws that say interviews must be conducted?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 21, 2009

If your a government employee then there may be a internal greivance system to anomiously submit complaints or try the HR department.

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My husband died without a will. We live in PA. We have one child together and he has two children from a previous marriage.

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 21, 2009

Life insurance is paid based upon the beneficiaries named, It would appear that he named you beneficiary of 1/2 to use as you see fit for the new...

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In Pa, my spouse filed divorce petition. if nothing else is done , in 2 years can I still get equitable distribution of property

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 21, 2009

Once the complaint is filed then you need to work out what the equitable distribution will be. If you don't have a lawyer then get one, before to...

Stephen J. O'Brien's Answers (382)

Is it possible to have a co-administrator for the estate of an intestate decedent?

Elderly woman with 5 kids has given Power of attorney to a child that is mis handling her assets for years. What can be done???

Can family members "opt" out of a family cottage inherited thru a Will expect to be paid for their "share" by the others?

Where do i stand if we seperate?

In Pa, my spouse has filed the divorce complaint but has done nothing else in 1 year. How do I get 1/2 of everything?

When selling a home does the seller get to keep the hand money when the buyer falls through

In pa widow in jtwros home being pushed out

Is there laws that say interviews must be conducted?

My husband died without a will. We live in PA. We have one child together and he has two children from a previous marriage.

In Pa, my spouse filed divorce petition. if nothing else is done , in 2 years can I still get equitable distribution of property