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Please can you help me to know what roles and what things I have to do after the death of an immediate family member? Thank you.
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Answered on June 26, 2014
That is a rather vague and open-ended question but it also depends on if the person had a will and/or living trust. The main things to do would be...
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My father-in-law recently died. His will indicated that his estate should be split equally among my husband and his 2 siblings.
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Answered on June 26, 2014
If people agree on something it is always easier! This can be accomplished whether the consideration is stated in the deed or not but typically we...
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Do credit card accounts that are closed stop a probate from being closed?
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Answered on June 26, 2014
Generally, debts of the deceased person need to be paid before probate can be finished up.
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Who is the beneficiary of a deseased person's 401k?
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Answered on June 26, 2014
You need to contact the 401k plan admininstrator to find out. If you are named you will be able to get info, if not, you won't. If there is no...
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The bank Is giving me grief with my durable poa
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Answered on June 26, 2014
Not sure exactly what you mean, but if you are someone's agent or the trustee of a trust you should ask what specific reasons they will or will not...
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My dad had a will at one time, but I'm sure my step mom destroyed it. Is there any way to find it? Would there be a copy?
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Answered on June 25, 2014
This can be a fairly common issue. A will is not typically lodged or kept anywhere like a courthouse prior to death (reason being, it can always...
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No Will but a legal trust document
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Answered on June 25, 2014
The logic of your explanation as to why they did what they did does not make too much sense. Assuming we are talking about a fairly...
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I'm a trustee and being forced into litigation neither I nor the trust can afford. What options do I have?
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Answered on June 25, 2014
You obviously need an attorney to try to help you and point this toward a non-litigation resolution. Assuming you have been prudent in your role...
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Can I submit a Receipt and Release grant in PA without a lawyer ? I am remaining heir.
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Answered on June 25, 2014
It may be fairly straight forward as far as the "receipt and release" is concerned but you still should probably be represented if you are signing...
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Should I put my mortgage free home in an irrevocable trust to protect against any potential creditors or nursing home reasons?
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Answered on June 25, 2014
This is a much more complicated question than can be answered here. Doing proper estate planning, which may include placing your home in an...