Questions answered by Steven M Zelinger

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How do I find out if I am an adminstrator of an estate?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

Although I am not licensed in MI (where the probate would be since she died there), I think I can safely say that you would have had to...

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Can I probate changes in someone's will if they an unable for health reasons to leave their home? Would I need power of atty?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

If he has changes he wants to make, he can hire a lawyer to make them - many lawyers will make house calls and set up the signing/witnessing/notary...

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My granddaughter is buying a house. i am gifting her 40,000.00. i was told i could without her being taxes on it. i live in wash

Steven's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

Mr. Souza gives you a perfect answer - I couldn't have said it better myself.

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My late husband died, the house was left to four children. Can one take over and rent or sell without the others knowing,

Steven's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

If the estate matters of your husband are complete (and you don't have any interest in the home or want anything to do with it) and the house is...

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How long will it take to form an revocable trust for and inheritance in the state of Georgia and is court filing required ?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

I agree with Ms. DiSalvo, who by the way, is an excellent attorney. Estate planning need not be too difficult and I find that usually the timeline...

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I'd like a trust and live in beaverdam az.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

Your question is not very detailed so it is impossible to answer - however it sounds like you are looking to get your estate planning in order. I...

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What form is used to file Petition to courts for executor mishandling estate?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

It is not a question of if there is a form - it is a question of if you file the proper paperwork to challenge the actions of the executor, will...

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I live in NY and need an attorney to help settle an estate that is to be split 5 way and the executor is doing nothing.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

I would advise you to find a lawyer local to the area where the probate is/will be (in NC?). Use the "find a lawyer" tab above. Perhaps that...

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Probate Check

Steven's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

Is your brother the executor? Have you contacted him or his attorney? Sometimes these matters take longer than expected. If you are truly at your...

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Family member is taking all of mom and dad's assets illegally.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

The concerned family members need to sit down with a lawyer regarding the possible elder abuse. There are a number of protective mechanisms that...

Steven M Zelinger's Answers (9236)

How do I find out if I am an adminstrator of an estate?

Can I probate changes in someone's will if they an unable for health reasons to leave their home? Would I need power of atty?

My granddaughter is buying a house. i am gifting her 40,000.00. i was told i could without her being taxes on it. i live in wash

My late husband died, the house was left to four children. Can one take over and rent or sell without the others knowing,

How long will it take to form an revocable trust for and inheritance in the state of Georgia and is court filing required ?

I'd like a trust and live in beaverdam az.

What form is used to file Petition to courts for executor mishandling estate?

I live in NY and need an attorney to help settle an estate that is to be split 5 way and the executor is doing nothing.

Probate Check

Family member is taking all of mom and dad's assets illegally.