Does a lawyer need to have my social security number and financial statements (bank, mortgage, investments) to prepare my will?
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Answered on March 05, 2021
For the actual preparation of the will do I need a social? No. Have I ever worked with a client where we didn't have sufficient mutual trust to...
I was serving as a co/executor for an estate. The attorney refused to answer emails. Is this appropriate behavior?
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Answered on February 26, 2021
To answer your last question - can you be compensated for emotional anguish - I don't think so. However you can certainly question the legal fees...
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Should you remove deceased spouse from your deed?
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Answered on February 25, 2021
I agree it is not a problem so long as the deed was initially "husband and wife" or "tenants by the entireties" (meaning the two spouses owned it...
What happens when named executor of will is handicapped?
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Answered on February 23, 2021
Most is online at the moment so that will make it easier. Hiring a lawyer will also help.
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What are my legal rights living with my boyfriend in his house and sharing bills in case of one of our deaths?
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Answered on February 20, 2021
If he owns the home and you are not married you don't have any rights to remain there. He would either have to change his will to leave it to you...
How can I buy my Grandmothers house?
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Answered on February 20, 2021
If you want to purchase "House #1" obviously you would have to have the money/mortgage to purchase it. The owners or persons who would have the...
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Who would get my 4 year old son if I passed away?
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Answered on February 14, 2021
Ms. Gray is correct. The biological father will usually win out. But it depends on the situation exactly what would happen. I have often drafted...
If the beneficiary to an account differs then the beneficiary of that same account that is named in a will, which controls?
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Answered on February 05, 2021
While I don't disagree with my colleagues that the "black letter" law is that the beneficiary designations controls - (X gets it) I have been...
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My mom made me her beneficiary in her will, since I am over 18 y.o now can I act as the executor when I file for probate in PA.
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Answered on February 04, 2021
Maybe. You would first have to get your aunt to decline to serve (make an agreement) or petition the court to allow you to do it. You need a lawyer...
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Who will be responsible for distributing funds to heirs named in a will? The lawyer or Trustee?
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Answered on February 01, 2021
Lawyers don't "force" clients to do things. Lawyers advise their clients on what to do or not to do. Some clients take advice and others do not....