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How long do I have to make a claim on an estate that will go to my minor son as he is the only heir

Steven's answer | Answered on September 23, 2010

Your facts are very thin but first you should know that you can not take a tax deduction for the interest on the mortgage and taxes on the real...

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Trying to force executor to sell house.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 23, 2010

I totally agree with the prior attorney. The only thing to add is that you immediately need to hire an estates attorney to represent the...

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My father passed in march this year without a will. the mortgage is $10k in arrears. there are 5 siblings. what should we do

Steven's answer | Answered on September 23, 2010

I agree with the prior attorney; you need to administer his estate, by way of paying all debts, collect all assets, including the assets that have...

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Wondering if I have any rights to the estate......

Steven's answer | Answered on September 23, 2010

The answer really depends on whether he drafted a will. If so, then the terms of the will prevail. He is not required to provide for you. ...

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My father, a widower, was in a skilled nursing facility on Medi-Cal from April of this year until his passing last week. I have

Steven's answer | Answered on September 23, 2010

If you have given them incorrect information, it is always a good idea to correct this error. Send them a letter (certified is best) notifying...

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Do I have any legal say as to what assets are assigned to me as a beneficiary of a trust?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 23, 2010

The real issue is value. If you are assigned assets that have a total value equal to the other beneficiaries then you have been treated fairly. ...

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I am the executrix of my neighbors estate and her nephew is requesting that I pay certain bills or he will take me to court.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 23, 2010

It sounds like you are acting prudently and in the best interest of the estate. It does not seem like he is doing so. I agree with the prior...

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I have 2 siblings under age (16&11) what or how do I get guardianship?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 23, 2010

IN most states, you need to petition the court to get named as legal guardian when parents have failed to name a guardian. You do need to retain a...

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After the death how long does the trustee have to contact equal beneficary with accounting and what is being done?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 23, 2010

This is never a good sign. You need to retain estate/probate counsel to get him to do what is required. This will also let him know you mean...

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My Mother passed away in Los Angeles. Do I have to file probate papers there, or can I do it in San Francisco where I live?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 23, 2010

In most jurisdictions, probate takes place in the county where the decedent resided at the moment of death. Since you reside in SF and mom was in...

Steven J. Fromm's Answers (9012)

How long do I have to make a claim on an estate that will go to my minor son as he is the only heir

Trying to force executor to sell house.

My father passed in march this year without a will. the mortgage is $10k in arrears. there are 5 siblings. what should we do

Wondering if I have any rights to the estate......

My father, a widower, was in a skilled nursing facility on Medi-Cal from April of this year until his passing last week. I have

Do I have any legal say as to what assets are assigned to me as a beneficiary of a trust?

I am the executrix of my neighbors estate and her nephew is requesting that I pay certain bills or he will take me to court.

I have 2 siblings under age (16&11) what or how do I get guardianship?

After the death how long does the trustee have to contact equal beneficary with accounting and what is being done?

My Mother passed away in Los Angeles. Do I have to file probate papers there, or can I do it in San Francisco where I live?