Questions answered by Jacques H. Geisenberger Jr.

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How do I reclaim personal items from my Father's estate?

Jacques's answer | Answered on July 17, 2015

Rather than spend money on hiring a lawyer, suggest you contact the surviving second spouse a/k/a your step-mother and ask here nicely if you may...

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Do I need an attorney for carrying out my mother's simple will or can I do it myself?

Jacques's answer | Answered on July 16, 2015

You have my condolences for your recent loss. Attorney Zellinger's response is on point. If you know how to file the Will for Probate, close out...

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What kind of communication is required from the executor of an estate between the heirs in the state of Maryland?

Jacques's answer | Answered on July 16, 2015

I too am not licensed in Maryland. If the decedent died a resident of Pennsylvania, and the Executor appointed in Pennsylvania, the Law of...

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Ex boyfriend used my credit card with and without my permission, agreed he would repay me. Do I have a case to sue?

Jacques's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

As Attorney Hughes responded you probably have a case, but I caution you that if your ex-boyfriend contests liability, what is your proof that he...

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I have a personal care home in Pennsylvania and had a tenant spend her SSI payments instead of paying her rent. Amount is $2102.

Jacques's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

This is really an issue of collection of a debt. The individual is never judgment proof which is different than obtaining a judgment and then...

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My mother has significant credit card debt. If it is not paid off when she dies, will I be responsible to pay her debt?

Jacques's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

Bankruptcy is not the proper area of practice. I have changed it to Elder Law. Unless you signed the application or used the credit cards you are...

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At debt collection point and preparing interrogatories for Discovery in Aid of Execution. Do I direct questions at biz or owner?

Jacques's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

Judging by your questions it does not appear that this a DIY project. Litigation in the local Court of Common Pleas requires you to dot the "i's"...

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania

Jacques's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

Since you have a bankruptcy attorney already, I suggest you consult with him/her and rely upon his/her advice.

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Do I need an Estate attorney to get my sister to accept her share of my mother's Estate? It's been 3 years.

Jacques's answer | Answered on July 09, 2015

Follow Attorney Zellinger's advice. Once you have the Adjudication and the appeal period passes, obtain a Bank Check payable to your sister for her...

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How can you tell if a will is authentic?

Jacques's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

Both Mr. Musick and Zellinger are correct. I would only add that If a person is deceased, your husband could as a direct descendant of his father...

Jacques H. Geisenberger Jr.'s Answers (781)

How do I reclaim personal items from my Father's estate?

Do I need an attorney for carrying out my mother's simple will or can I do it myself?

What kind of communication is required from the executor of an estate between the heirs in the state of Maryland?

Ex boyfriend used my credit card with and without my permission, agreed he would repay me. Do I have a case to sue?

I have a personal care home in Pennsylvania and had a tenant spend her SSI payments instead of paying her rent. Amount is $2102.

My mother has significant credit card debt. If it is not paid off when she dies, will I be responsible to pay her debt?

At debt collection point and preparing interrogatories for Discovery in Aid of Execution. Do I direct questions at biz or owner?

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania

Do I need an Estate attorney to get my sister to accept her share of my mother's Estate? It's been 3 years.

How can you tell if a will is authentic?