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My ex-husb passed and he left me as the beneficiary on the life ins. and they have denied it because of the divorce.

Steven's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

You cannot solve this problem on your own. As suggested, get your own estates attorney and do this now. Hope this helps. Please remember...

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If a principal instructs an acting Power of attorney to take reimbursements before paying third parties, can the th acting POA?

Steven's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

Mr Pippen offers sound advice. Get it in writing and have mom sign the letter and have her sign the check for reimbursement. Be sure she puts in...

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Father passed away in 2010 mom passed away 2011 niece is living in parents house but does not have documentation that house was

Steven's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

Why is the niece even there? Have her evicted if she is causing trouble. Retain an estates attorney to assist you here and before you do...

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Can a relative receive proceeds from an estate even though he is not named in the will.

Steven's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

Wills only control those assets that are in the decedent's sole name at death. Other assets can pass via beneficiary designation like life...

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My mother recently died with very few assets. Do I need a lawyer to do a "small estates" proceeding?

Steven's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

It is hard to say. Investigate this procedure to see if you are comfortable in doing so; if not counsel is advisable. Hope this helps. ...

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My husband's uncle died and we can't find a will. We suspect he had considerable assets.

Steven's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

Get with an estates attorney in the state where uncle died and do so immediately. Anything short of this will result in further problems and...

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My Mother passed away two years ago my two sister have been handling her estate they are suing for wrongful death

Steven's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

Get an estates litigation attorney immediately to review this situation. There are too many issues and questions that need to be resolved before...

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A tax service company in Florida forges my signature to get 4 yrs transcript of my tax return.

Steven's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

Forgery is a crime. But why are you using a Florida company. Get a tax attorney involved immediately. There are some very good NY tax attorneys...

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Can my step mother break my fathers living trust?

Steven's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

Mr. Pippen raises important issues. Also, generally trusts become irrevocable once the maker dies. However, did your father grant her a limited...

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Can my boyfriend sue his father for some kind of financial support, or just wait to contest a will?

Steven's answer | Answered on June 24, 2012

Your boyfriend has no rights to anything of his father's estate. His legal obligation ended when your boyfriend became 18. The better...

Steven J. Fromm's Answers (9012)

My ex-husb passed and he left me as the beneficiary on the life ins. and they have denied it because of the divorce.

If a principal instructs an acting Power of attorney to take reimbursements before paying third parties, can the th acting POA?

Father passed away in 2010 mom passed away 2011 niece is living in parents house but does not have documentation that house was

Can a relative receive proceeds from an estate even though he is not named in the will.

My mother recently died with very few assets. Do I need a lawyer to do a "small estates" proceeding?

My husband's uncle died and we can't find a will. We suspect he had considerable assets.

My Mother passed away two years ago my two sister have been handling her estate they are suing for wrongful death

A tax service company in Florida forges my signature to get 4 yrs transcript of my tax return.

Can my step mother break my fathers living trust?

Can my boyfriend sue his father for some kind of financial support, or just wait to contest a will?