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How can I as an heir force the administrator of a will to settle the estate. He has been enjoying the home... for nearly 3 yrs.
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Answered on January 09, 2015
You tried to remove him as administrator? Did you have a lawyer? Why did it not work? Was an account provided at that time, and what was outcome?...
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How do I file a lien against an estate?
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Answered on January 08, 2015
In addition to filing a claim against the estate I would be curious if I were you if you are his common-law spouse. While PA does not have common...
As PA estate heir, is executor required to send me a copy of final estate inventory/financial accounting for my review/approval?
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Answered on January 08, 2015
Ms. Stewart answers this very well - you should get an informal account or a formal account or if you don't get either, you can demand one be...
Executor sold house to his friend at a significant discount. Is this a “non-arm’s length” transaction? As heir, what can I do?
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Answered on January 08, 2015
He has discretion to deal with estate property as executor. You have the right to demand an accounting and object to the sale price/proposed...
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Can you give me the steps on setting up a living trust.
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Answered on January 08, 2015
If the trust exists, it is already "set up". If you need to fund the trust (put the house in by transfer deed), you need to take steps for each...
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My husband and his siblings own property that was passed down to them from their mother. If he passes away will I get his share?
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Answered on January 08, 2015
Depends on what he owns and how he owns it, then if he has a will or not. If he owns, for example, one-third, as "tenants in common" he owns just...
What happens, what can I do, if executor fails to advertise notice to creditors his grant of letters for estate administration?
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Answered on January 07, 2015
I think the other attorneys gave good answers...but just curious why you are so concerned? While I have never done it, I am wondering...
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If a person who is a national of another country dies while living in the USA, does his estate have to be probated there?
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Answered on January 07, 2015
The probate issue and venue is usually based on "residency." You can only reside in one place. You could own property in multiple places, but only...
How can I find out if my mother had a living will or living trust?
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Answered on January 07, 2015
The only way, if she is still alive, is to ask her. If you know her attorney you could contact him or her but the attorney would have to be...
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Is it illegal for my landlord to use the townhouse I am renting from him as a business tax right off?
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Answered on January 07, 2015
Not sure what you are worried about, but if he is renting a property to someone (that he owns) he has a right to certain business/rental deductions.