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Is it normal for a attorney suspended by bar association for moral turpitude to be a special admin. of million$ estate
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Answered on June 19, 2014
I would take the advice of Mr. Briody. Discuss this privately with your own attorney. Whether it is "normal" is really not the issue.
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Can the spouse of a deceased have a will made after her husbands death?
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Answered on June 18, 2014
A will cannot be "create" after death. If someone has a will it is to be followed and if they do not the laws of intestate succession control -...
What does Manner Registered/Held mean on a L-8 Form
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Answered on June 18, 2014
in what way have they given you a hard time? Asking for the L-8? That is what they are supposed to do to make sure no inheritance/estate taxes are...
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Can I deposit my $ into my deceased mother's trust-all children are trustees-to share an annuity distrbn with them w/o gift tax?
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Answered on June 17, 2014
I would want to know why you want to put it in this trust and what the trust says. You may or may not be able to do it, and you may or may not...
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Am I responsible for my husbands IRS debt obligation?
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Answered on June 17, 2014
You are not responsible for his tax debt - but you have an issue claimed head of household when you were married. You need to see a qualified CPA...
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Do Tenants still have to pay rent when their landlord dies and I am the Personal Representative?
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Answered on June 17, 2014
The other attorneys are correct. Sounds to me like this was a lease purchase agreement of some sort. The estate is now the landlord - I would see...
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Estate Tax Planning/ Probate: How to handle a problem experience with family's estate planning attorney?
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Answered on June 17, 2014
Since your family has worked with this law firm, discuss your concerns with them and see if they can be remedied. Sometimes mistakes are made but...
What does it mean when probate is closed?
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Answered on June 17, 2014
Sounds like you are going to need a lawyer - probate being closed would typically mean the estate was handled, the accounting was approved, and...
What are the pros and cons of a Testamentary Trust?
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Answered on June 17, 2014
I agree with Mr. Farr. Especially in a state like VA where probate is fairly difficult, revocable trusts are advisable. The paperwork to transfer...
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My mother's will was not properly endorsed 18 yrs a go. How do I present her final wishes to the Court. She died last month.
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Answered on June 17, 2014
You say you presented a "living will" - i think you mean a Last Will and Testament. A living will is an "advance directive" for healthcare for...