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If there is 3 heirs in Will 1 dies. What happens to the share of the one that died? is is split between the 2 alive?
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Answered on February 26, 2014
If Mom is entitled to a share, and Mom survives Dad her share "vests"...this means that any other distributions would go to Mom via Mom's estate...
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Is a one time inheritance considered the same as income in terms of health insurance. Currently enrolled in Medicaid.
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Answered on February 26, 2014
Poor planning that leads to assets in the hands of Medicaid recipients is all too common. The principal (bulk) of the inheritance is not income...
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Can I sue an attorney?
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Answered on February 26, 2014
Attorneys can be sued for legal malpractice. If you wish to pursue something you can contact another attorney who specializes in legal malpractice.
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I have been appointed executor of brothers estate [$90k and 2013 car]. Can I now continue with my duties with out my lawyer?
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Answered on February 26, 2014
Unless MA has a provision that you must have an attorney, you probably can proceed without one. The question is, is that a wise decision? What if...
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Can a co executor charge estate to resign as co executor, & what is purpose ? Does this effect will if both have equal shares ?
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Answered on February 26, 2014
Do you mean is the executor still able to collect his commission? Assuming he/she did everything right and is resigning for valid reasons, I would...
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I am only living child both my parents died within 3 mos. dad left 3 grand children and myself equal share and left out my son.
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Answered on February 26, 2014
Mr. Miller offers a very good answer regarding the fact that children have no entitlement. The capacity of the person making the will may be the...
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I have my cousin-in- law's "Living Will & Durable
Power of Attorney for Health". Will I get his death cert. when he dies?
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Answered on February 26, 2014
If you are just trying to get his death certificate after death, take a look at the state vital records office or website and see what you need to...
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Is a father taking all of a minors money which was trusted with him as the custodian Embezzlement?
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Answered on February 26, 2014
Was it a college savings plan like a 529 plan or a uniform trust for minors account? 529's can be taken back by the owner/donor, UTMA cannot. You...
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What do i do with a will when a person dies in the state of Florida?
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Answered on February 24, 2014
Was the person a resident of FL? If they had a will the will likely needs to be probated in some fashion. This depends on the size of the estate,...
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My father died and I am his sole heir. Does the estate have to pay off his mortgage?
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Answered on February 24, 2014
If he owned it alone and the mortgage was in just his name, it is going to go through his estate. Is the home underwater? Assuming you think it...