How long to wait for claimants against an estate

You should have an attorney. The statutory period to present claims in NJ probate is 9 months. There are also other rules and priorities so one...

As executor, how do I handle property the decedent owned outside of the country? Does US court get involved? Just other country?

You need to retain a local attorney first, then you probably have to retain counsel in the the country where the other property is. Typically if...

Is it legal for an Administrator to cash a retirement check after a retiree's death.

Ms. Johnson gives a good answer - but was the money returned to the plan or not? There are many situations where deposits or checks come into an...

A company headquartered in Paris formally offered me a position in their NYC office and later rescinded the job. Any recourse?

See an employment attorney about this matter.

The Durable POA is signed and dated = valid?

Ms. Stewart is obviously a very fine attorney and gives you a good answer. Moving forward I would also have such a document witnessed and...

Is it possible to get a court order for an estate not to be sold for under a specific price?

It is possible to object to the administrator selling for what you feel is too little. Hire an attorney to assist you or to help you work it out.

Does a Maryland estate administrator get compensated from the assets of an estate, such as a percentage from the sale of a house

Estate administrator's are entitled to a commission for their services - generally assuming there are no special circumstances the commission is...

As my mother's health care power of attorney, do I have the right to look at her bill from her assisted living home?

Most properly drafted health care powers these days would have HIPPA release language which speaks to this exact issue. Together with your sister...

If my deceased father left a will that specifies who inherits what, do I still need to file to be the executor?

Yes. The caveats to that are: it may depend on how he owned certain property as to what happens to it (for example a house that is joint with...

Are wills state specific? Can I get a will in Ca for assets held in Louisiana?

When your will is drawn up it is typically based on the state of residence - and the plan would cover assets located everywhere/anywhere. Thus if...

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