Questions answered by Steven J. Fromm

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Is there any legal recourse if the person who is named as health surrogate/power of attorney does not carry out the specific

Steven's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

The will controls and the other documents are void at death. Get an estates attorney involved if the will was drawn under suspicious...

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What happens to funds from a closed probate proceeding when the rightful heirs cannot be found.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

You should probably speak with an estates attorney in this situation. Hope this helps. Please remember to designate a best answer to your...

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Where can i find forms to do an informal accounting for a bronx ny estate

Steven's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

You may be able to do this yourself, but be very careful here especially if you have family members who may challange your actions. If so you need...

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My sister co-executor took several thousand dollars from the estate sale with her out of state, and refuses to open a bank acct.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

Both attorneys offer sound advice. Get an estates attorney today. This is out of hand. If she persists in breaching her fiduciary duty you need...

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Do I need to get a lawyer in California to help me with my mother estate or can i get one in Arizona where I live?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

Mr Frederick offers sound advice. However, any dispute ovder this would probably take place in CA so you may ultimately need a CA estate...

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Do I have the rights to the lock box which is at the bank that my great aunt had left me her estate after being named heir?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

You need to look at the personalty paragraph of the will as it may provide for you getting these items. The sale price will be very modest for...

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Is it legal to force a sale at a tax value rather than assessment value? My sister and I own the home.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

Ms Hunter offers excellent advice. There is very little to add except to emphasize that you should try to settle this amicably because it will get...

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Can I still use a Power of atty my mother gave me while she lived in FL even though she lives in New York now?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

Both attorneys offer sound advice. The reality is that the second POA probably had language that revoked your POA. Anyway, you should have her...

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I am in a middle of a probabe issue concerning my husband. His first wife's attorney is also her boyfriend. Is that a conflict?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

Both attorneys offer sound advice. There is no conflict of interest. If you are represented by counsel, it is unethical for attorneys at this...

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Can a caregiver get reimbursed from the insurance company after the family member has deceased

Steven's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

They will not reimburse you. It does not work that way. Hope this helps. Please remember to designate a best answer to your...

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Is there any legal recourse if the person who is named as health surrogate/power of attorney does not carry out the specific

What happens to funds from a closed probate proceeding when the rightful heirs cannot be found.

Where can i find forms to do an informal accounting for a bronx ny estate

My sister co-executor took several thousand dollars from the estate sale with her out of state, and refuses to open a bank acct.

Do I need to get a lawyer in California to help me with my mother estate or can i get one in Arizona where I live?

Do I have the rights to the lock box which is at the bank that my great aunt had left me her estate after being named heir?

Is it legal to force a sale at a tax value rather than assessment value? My sister and I own the home.

Can I still use a Power of atty my mother gave me while she lived in FL even though she lives in New York now?

I am in a middle of a probabe issue concerning my husband. His first wife's attorney is also her boyfriend. Is that a conflict?

Can a caregiver get reimbursed from the insurance company after the family member has deceased