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After my father died in march 2012, my mom, me her son & sister received 1/3 of the estate each. Then after mom passes me &
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Answered on January 23, 2014
You can file a claim as a creditor of the estate. If it is not paid you can request an account and distribution. See a lawyer.
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Mother died recently leaving home to her kids.
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Answered on January 23, 2014
The trustee probably can do this and you don't want to be faced with an ejectment. Perhaps you can still work out a deal to pay rent.
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My elder friend in NC has deeded a piece of real estate to me.
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Answered on January 23, 2014
It could. It depends on what assets she had/has and when the transfers took place versus when she might apply for medicaid.
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My father and his wife has a living trust, she has since passed away and he wants to update the trust, should he redo the trust?
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Answered on January 23, 2014
I doubt it. It depends on what the trust and if it can even be changed or has to be changed. It also may not matter at all. He should speak to...
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I was sole beneficiary of a "Living Trust". I was married 2 years before it's execution. Would my wife get entitlement to half?
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Answered on January 23, 2014
Only if it was comingled.
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My father died and in his will he left everything to his wife, who died 3 years ago. What can I do!
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Answered on January 23, 2014
To clarify and add to what Ms. Harvey said: if there is no contingent language (i.e., if wife predeceased me, goes to x y or z) the statues called...
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My. Mother failed competency testing for the third time, is she allowed to make decisions for herself .
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Answered on January 23, 2014
If you have a valid POA (I hope that she signed a General Durable POA (financial), HIPAA compliant health care poa/directive when she was...
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What are the forms to complete to file a petition for guardianship of an adult with developmentally delay/ mental disability?
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Answered on January 23, 2014
Basically you are asking for free legal advice in an area of practice that is really not do-it-yourself. This is a very serious matter and you...
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I have insurance policies and a 401K how do I make it that my will is going to distribute my money to who I have chosen
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Answered on January 23, 2014
You need to sit down with an estate planning attorney. Depending on the level of planning you have in place, directing your 401k to the estate...
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Is a Will that is signed by 2 witnesses the same as a Will that has been signed by a Notary?
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Answered on January 23, 2014
Every state has its own will requirements. For the most part, a will with two witnesses is valid. But you need to consult with a TX lawyer if...
