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My grandmother died this past March. I know there is a Will, but it is through an attorney. I tried to get info but nothing.
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Answered on May 31, 2016
If you know where your grandmother lived you can view her will at the Register of Wills in the county where she resided at death. When you say...
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My sister has power of attorney over estate when grandfather passes. If she does things that's not agreeable can she be stoppe
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Answered on May 30, 2016
I believe you actually mean that your grandfather has a will which nominates her as executor. If that is the case it does not take effect until he...
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What defines your principle residence for the $500k tax break when you own two homes?
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Answered on May 28, 2016
See the attached link. The primary factor is that you have to have lived in the home for 2 of the 5 years prior to the...
Should real estate be sold before or after probate is closed? How is money distributed?
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Answered on May 27, 2016
The house will either be sold and the proceeds distributed (according to law, and after all expenses) or it can be distributed "in kind" to the...
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What is my husband's recourse for his step mother taking his father's estate in its entirety.
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Answered on May 27, 2016
Ms. DiSalvo, an excellent attorney who you may wish to contact, gave you a great answer. It is possible she acted inappropriately. It is also...
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Can I write my Last Will and Testament here?
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Answered on May 27, 2016
Yes if you are not a citizen you can still have a will. I would suggest you meet with an estate planning attorney to assist you.
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How long does he have to be a TN resident get the better estate tax rate - provided TN has a better estate tax rate than NJ?
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Answered on May 25, 2016
There is not a set length of time to establish residency - the general rule is "intent to return" among other factors. Many people who are from NJ...
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Does the trustee have any obligation to provide supporting documents when the requests are funneled through a layman?
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Answered on May 25, 2016
I agree with the other attorneys - if the beneficiaries are adults who have capacity they should make requests for themselves or through their own...
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Does my "agent" have to be present when I sign the Power of Attorney document in front of the notary public?
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Answered on May 25, 2016
No they do not. However there should be an acknowledgement of agent attached to the POA that the agent will sign upon assuming their duties.
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Do state and local governments recognize a durable power of attorney that was in force when a person is murdered?
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Answered on May 25, 2016
It is true - POA ends at death. It may be among some facts you could use regarding the common law marriage issue. The law is clear that if...