Questions answered by Steven M Zelinger

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I won a good chunk of change, I want to know how to claim it by myself in a trust to stay anonymous.

Steven's answer | Answered on November 19, 2013

I am by no means an expert on state lottery laws but it appears CO allows for claiming anonymously if the assets are claimed through a trust. Thus...

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If a trust is drafted in one state and signed in another, is it valid?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 19, 2013

The question really is, where is the person a resident of. A will can be signed in another state if the person resides in a different state and...

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Do the children have a right to view the will

Steven's answer | Answered on November 19, 2013

Is the person who's will it is alive or dead? If the person died and the will has been probated the will is public and heirs are typically entitled...

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Mother added new husband on title to her house. She passed away. Her will states her children are to inherit house.

Steven's answer | Answered on November 19, 2013

It is highly likely that if the deed states "joint tenants with right of survivorship" or "tenants by the entireties" or "husband and wife" that...

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I am opening an Inherited IRA account. Do I have to provide my annual income, Net worth & Income tax bracket?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 19, 2013

You can use any financial advisor you wish. Nearly all financial planning companies request this type of information so that they know more about...

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NJ - adding a guardian for an impaired person. One has been appointed in 1990 but is elderly. What is the procedure?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 18, 2013

When you say a lawyer sent you a complaint, does that mean it is your lawyer or the guardian's lawyer or someone else? If you have a lawyer speak...

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Need example of petitioning probate court for administratrix commissions of estate with no will?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 18, 2013

You are asking for specific legal advice about a specific matter. I am sorry to say no attorney here on AVVO will answer your question. That is...

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My Brother will only gave me parts of my Mother's will, He is executor. I want the rest of my stuff!!

Steven's answer | Answered on November 18, 2013

When you say "your stuff" do you mean items that are actually yours (you owned them before her death) or that you are somehow entitled to under the...

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I was told there is a law called "Heirs at Law" procedure for New York that can be used to simply transfer real estate to heirs

Steven's answer | Answered on November 18, 2013

Every state has a body of laws called the Laws of Intestacy or Intestate Succession. This law defines who the "heirs at law" are and says who...

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What can I do legally to ensure all debtors and insurance companies are notified?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 18, 2013

I would be very careful in what you are doing. If your sister is not carrying out her duties you need to hire a lawyer to assist you in having her...

Steven M Zelinger's Answers (9236)

I won a good chunk of change, I want to know how to claim it by myself in a trust to stay anonymous.

If a trust is drafted in one state and signed in another, is it valid?

Do the children have a right to view the will

Mother added new husband on title to her house. She passed away. Her will states her children are to inherit house.

I am opening an Inherited IRA account. Do I have to provide my annual income, Net worth & Income tax bracket?

NJ - adding a guardian for an impaired person. One has been appointed in 1990 but is elderly. What is the procedure?

Need example of petitioning probate court for administratrix commissions of estate with no will?

My Brother will only gave me parts of my Mother's will, He is executor. I want the rest of my stuff!!

I was told there is a law called "Heirs at Law" procedure for New York that can be used to simply transfer real estate to heirs

What can I do legally to ensure all debtors and insurance companies are notified?