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My dad died two years ago in new York state. He remarried five years ago and never updated his will.
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Answered on October 11, 2013
You need to explain more. Bottom line is that his current wife (at the time of his death) has certain rights - the extent of those rights depends...
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DO WE HAVE ANY LEGAL RIGHTS??
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Answered on October 11, 2013
I think you are alluding to your father dying and perhaps his wife (not your mother) put a will in front of him in his last hours? It sounds like...
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My husband and I have been married for ten years. We do not have a will. He has an adult son. Would I have to share the estate?
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Answered on October 11, 2013
Ms. James is a CA attorney and she knows what she is talking about. Get the estate plan done quickly.
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My father died and I was on his bank trust account can I spend this money or do I have to pay off depts.,he left no will
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Answered on October 11, 2013
There is a lot more information that would be needed to answer this question. If the account was owned by a trust it is managed by the trustee. I...
Do I need to change deed on property to list new trustee under Revocable Trust when one trustee passes.
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Answered on October 11, 2013
I agree that there is likley no need to execute and record a new deed in this situation.
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How can I keep attorney fees reasonable, as low as possible, when my estate is settled?
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Answered on October 11, 2013
Reviewing all your beneficiary designations and perhaps using a living trust with every asset properly titled is a good way to reduce risks and...
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I have designated my cousin, who lives in NJ, as my child's guardian in my Will. Are any additional documents needed?
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Answered on October 11, 2013
The fact that you are asking this question in this manner makes me think you did your wills yourself. I think that is a mistake because you could...
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Can a beneficiary get basic information on a trust from the firm that holds the trust?
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Answered on October 08, 2013
Mr. Pippen is correct.
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I was listed on a cd my mother had and she has now passed away are there ant tax implications for me ?
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Answered on October 08, 2013
For a NJ resident decedent there are two possible taxes at death - inheritance and estate (NJ). If the asset passed to you (a child) there is no...
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We are in Pennsylvania. My Mom is now in a nursing home. My sister holds the POA. I'm not sure if my Mom really belongs there.
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Answered on October 08, 2013
You have serious questions here. You should seek legal advice. Besides the legal capacity issue at the time your mom signed the POA you may also...
