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My Mother died in 2004 without a will. My brother is the Administrator. What personal property and monies am I entitled to.
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Answered on March 10, 2014
Was it clear when you "Sold your interest" that you were NOT dealing with the personal property? If it is just you and your brother, then you...
What percentage does an executor get of a New Jersey estate for doing the job?
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Answered on March 10, 2014
Mr. Mailcoat correctly explains the statute in NJ. I always mention that an executor's commission is taxable income to him/her. So if the...
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There was no will ever.She just wants the property for her self. But she doesn't want to buy us out.
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Answered on March 10, 2014
Not clear here about your facts but assuming from the sounds of it a sibling beneficiary (who is also executor) is not properly administering the...
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If there is a lean on a house with the previous owner does it still belong to the person with the lean?
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Answered on March 10, 2014
Your facts are a bit confusing but you can find out about any liens by running a lien and judgment search. A title company will charge a fee to...
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I need to change my will. Can I write it myself.
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Answered on March 10, 2014
Can you write it yourself? Yes. Should you? No. It is worth the investment to use an attorney who does this for a living.
Note: Insurance...
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My mom died 7yrs ago. My dad claimed he needed to use the trust she left 4 me. Now I want it, he wont answer my calls. Help?
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Answered on March 10, 2014
You need an attorney that is local to you and knows LA law as it is different than any other state. What the trust says cannot be known to anyone...
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My husband is having surgery on Thursday and we have no will or trust. What can we do to be covered by a will or trust?
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Answered on March 10, 2014
Try to meet with an attorney before the surgery!
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I need to get info on a trust fund left for me by my deceased mother, but my family refuses to give me any info on it.
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Answered on March 04, 2014
The person you are trying to identify is the trustee. You or your attorney need to contact the trustee - if you are a beneficiary you are entitled...
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Mom changed her POA/Will to me leaving my brothers out and they are contesting the Will saying she wasn't in her right mind etc.
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Answered on March 03, 2014
This can get ugly. They can claim whatever they want - coercion, undue influence, lack of capacity.... It is a question of if they can prove it,...
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In New Jersey, if a spouse dies, what's the surviving spouse entitled to as a minimum (50% or 30%)?
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Answered on March 03, 2014
You are asking about the elective share. The elective share of a surviving spouse is 1/3 of the "augmented estate" which means it is not just...
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