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What will happen to my deceased father's 50% share of a jointly owned house if his heirs disclaim this inheritance?
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Answered on April 28, 2020
If your parents purchased the property jointly while married, then divorced, the joint tenancy would be severed in PA. That means she owns half...
What expenses may be deducted from an estate before its value is determined for tax purposes?
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Answered on April 28, 2020
Essentially you are asking how to administer an estate from start to finish. That is a much bigger scope than what avvo is for. I would advise you...
Can I designate "my estate" as the beneficiary on a life ins. policy?
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Answered on April 24, 2020
You can - but is that what you want to do? Do you want the life insurance to possibly be responsible for your debts. You may want to make it easier...
How is a home with a mortgage transferred to beneficiary in a will?
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Answered on April 24, 2020
As a first matter I would strongly encourage you to use a lawyer. I get the desire to do it yourself but you've already posted a few questions it...
If you have only a copy of a will, is it necessary to sign a renunciation form if your named in the inheritance
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Answered on April 24, 2020
A number of things are not clear from your post. I assume your mother has died. If your mother has died she either has a valid will or she does...
Can I file charges against someone who was tried to claim control of my deceased mother's estate through fraud?
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Answered on April 24, 2020
My opinion - I don't know if you have enough evidence for a civil action let alone a criminal one. On the civil side I don' t know that you have...
How does debt collection work for deceased parent with no probated assets? (NJ resident)
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Answered on April 23, 2020
Non-Probate assets typically pass free of creditor claims - certainly for things like credit cards and medical bills. There are "filial...
Contesting a will due to being disowned by father?
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Answered on April 23, 2020
Your father is not required to leave you anything in his will. Not liking the will is not a grounds to contest it. When you contest a will you are...
How do I get short certificate when I’m not in the same state?
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Answered on April 21, 2020
You should hire a local attorney to assist you.
Can I file for divorce while waiting on an inheritance?
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Answered on April 21, 2020
Your parents are not correct. Generally an inheritance of one spouse is separate from the marital property that would be divided up in equitable...