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Father wants to make sure son inherits owned property in Ark. Will Quit Release Deed assure this. Is fine with signing over all.

Steven's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

If father wants son to "inherit" why not simply put it in the will and wait for death? If he is contemplating gifting it to the son it can have...

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My mother passed away last week without a will and leaving five adult children to manage her property in nh. If i am

Steven's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

Creditors can only come after her estate and the assets in her estate.

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Should I sign any papers stating I recieved my share as stated in the will before actually recieving it?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

Signing a "release" or release and refunding bond and receipt is common place in estates. Usually the document states that you have received or...

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Can an annuity, which has a beneficiary named, be included in a Will? Does it supercede a named beneficiary?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

Generally speaking the beneficiary designation will control over and above the will. In some jurisdictions there is case law indicating a will...

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Can you re-negotiate a payment plan with IRS / Mo. DOR?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 29, 2014

I'm not a MO attorney so I don't know about those state taxes, but yes you can renegotiate your IRS plan based on changed circumstances. You have...

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In the case of a car accident death in which all her assets are in a family trust, will probate be necessary?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 29, 2014

I agree that a probate will have to be opened. The action will be filed on behalf of the estate (not trust) of the deceased and any payment checks...

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I would like to cancel my revocable trust that I have with one company and let a local company take over, how do I do that?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 29, 2014

Are you the trustee? You have to review the trust document to see what you can do- most revocable trusts can be changed pretty easily so you may...

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How do I fill out a dual or joint POA form. Can I use a standard form?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 29, 2014

You should always use an attorney for something as important as an estate planning document like a power of attorney. A qualified person can...

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Can I write a will stating that my property in florida that I own with my boyfriend as tenants in common. Be left to a specific.

Steven's answer | Answered on March 28, 2014

You can...but you can only dispose of what you own (1/2). So if you give 1/2 to someone, they'll own it with your boyfriend.

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Can a POA be revoked by someone other than the 2 consenting parties

Steven's answer | Answered on March 28, 2014

A judge! Hire an attorney to assist you in removing the agent...if your allegations are true an attorney should be able to help you in removing the...

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Father wants to make sure son inherits owned property in Ark. Will Quit Release Deed assure this. Is fine with signing over all.

My mother passed away last week without a will and leaving five adult children to manage her property in nh. If i am

Should I sign any papers stating I recieved my share as stated in the will before actually recieving it?

Can an annuity, which has a beneficiary named, be included in a Will? Does it supercede a named beneficiary?

Can you re-negotiate a payment plan with IRS / Mo. DOR?

In the case of a car accident death in which all her assets are in a family trust, will probate be necessary?

I would like to cancel my revocable trust that I have with one company and let a local company take over, how do I do that?

How do I fill out a dual or joint POA form. Can I use a standard form?

Can I write a will stating that my property in florida that I own with my boyfriend as tenants in common. Be left to a specific.

Can a POA be revoked by someone other than the 2 consenting parties