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Dad died in 2006. He was well off and had to of left an insurance policy. How can i find if my mom and sister cheated me?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

At this point you may be out of luck since you've waited so long. Even if you have an issue where there is a long statute of limitations (more than...

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Can we contest the Will of our Uncle (by marriage).

Steven's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

Can you contest it? Yes. Can you find a lawyer to take it on contingency? Maybe, but unlikely given your facts. The issue you have is you don't...

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Can a special trust that my Mom set before she died in NJ, protect me in California from losing my benefits?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 11, 2016

A properly drafted SNT would potentially help you in your situation - you being in CA should not have an effect. Note however that if you are on...

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Transferring an annuity into a trust.

Steven's answer | Answered on August 11, 2016

I would consult with your lawyer and a tax advisor, however, it is probably only necessary to change the beneficiary to the trust if you have a...

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Who is responsible for taxes on U.S. Treasury Bonds if there is a deceased owner and a surviving co-owner.

Steven's answer | Answered on August 11, 2016

If the asset is joint with right of survivorship, in PA the inheritance tax would apply and that would mean 1/2 of the value would be taxed in the...

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Can my mother get money from her well to do dead husband's estate? No lawyers will help.

Steven's answer | Answered on August 11, 2016

If he died a resident of NY you would want to find a NY attorney. I would just keep trying to see if you can find a lawyer who would take...

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I would like to buy a home with a trust, how can I go about this?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 10, 2016

I also concur with my PA colleagues. You need to meet with an experienced estate planning attorney to determine what you should or should not do. ...

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In the state of Iowa, if someone has multiple living trusts and multiple wills, which takes precedents?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 10, 2016

A person would normally only have one will (at a time) as most wills revoke all prior wills. This would mean the most recent will controls. Even...

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What can I do if the Executor of my sister's Will chose to override what was in the Will?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 10, 2016

If she won't do the right thing voluntarily, you'll have to hire a lawyer to assist you - which would probably involve filing a probate court...

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A relative passed and was cremated the last wish was to be scattered on LBI NJ. Preferably at sea are permits required?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 10, 2016

I concur that it is against the law.

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Dad died in 2006. He was well off and had to of left an insurance policy. How can i find if my mom and sister cheated me?

Can we contest the Will of our Uncle (by marriage).

Can a special trust that my Mom set before she died in NJ, protect me in California from losing my benefits?

Transferring an annuity into a trust.

Who is responsible for taxes on U.S. Treasury Bonds if there is a deceased owner and a surviving co-owner.

Can my mother get money from her well to do dead husband's estate? No lawyers will help.

I would like to buy a home with a trust, how can I go about this?

In the state of Iowa, if someone has multiple living trusts and multiple wills, which takes precedents?

What can I do if the Executor of my sister's Will chose to override what was in the Will?

A relative passed and was cremated the last wish was to be scattered on LBI NJ. Preferably at sea are permits required?