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Father passed away and grandma aunts and uncle are pressuring my brother sister and I to sign papers is that to release body
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Answered on December 01, 2013
Not really clear what the question is but sounds like a rough situation. Usually the closest family makes the call on what to do about burial. ...
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If I'm my mothers POA, am I responsible for her unpaid bills?
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Answered on December 01, 2013
No, you do not become personally responsible for her bills, but you must manage her affairs in a fair manner.
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My mother did not name a beneficiary for her 401k. Is there a way to claim the money without going through probate?
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Answered on December 01, 2013
Sorry, looks like the 401K is going through the probate estate
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My mother is a Rx abuser has OD several times can we retain guardianship so drs will not prescribe these meds
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Answered on November 29, 2013
There are procedures to obtain guardianship, and perhaps on an emergency basis. You need to speak to a lawyer right away.
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My mom passed away and left me her house, we cant find the will that she wrote. the bank is asking for the will. what do i do?
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Answered on November 29, 2013
Without the will, you have to file for administration and follow the intestacy laws (the laws that say who gets what in an estate with no will - if...
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As Executor and beneficiary of a Will, do I need to have a probate attorney?
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Answered on November 29, 2013
It is usually a good idea for an executor to have an attorney since they are a fiduciary with many responsibilities. It sounds like there are...
Personal representitive of will is also beneficary, conflict of interest?
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Answered on November 29, 2013
It is not uncommon or a conflict for the executor to be a beneficiary. It may be more unusual when that person is not in the family and is an...
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Do my siblings and I have a viable standing to issue a lawsuit against our father withholding bequests from our mother's will?
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Answered on November 29, 2013
If a valid will was admitted to probate and the terms of the will are not being followed you have a case. If your father is executor he has to...
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My parents passed away in 2012. I am a beneficiary to estate.Am I entitled to proceeds from the sale of their vehicles .
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Answered on November 29, 2013
Obviously there are a number of issues here so you should take the effort to have your own lawyer review the actions of your sister who appears to...
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My ex-wife died 2 weeks ago. Both our names are on the mortgage. She didn't have a will. Is the home part of her estate?
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Answered on November 29, 2013
Well, the house, if now owned by her only, is in her estate. However, if you are still on the mortgage you are still responsible. This is at...
