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Can co-admins be assigned 4 intestate? Heirs list both names on form? Possible?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 19, 2013

I would take the advice of the attorneys who answered. Keep in mind the other siblings still have a right to get all the info. You see it...

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In will, to the minor children of those that do not survive me. Minor meaning under 19 , so above that age gets nothing.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 19, 2013

I agree with the other attorneys that what you describe would be unusual. I would take the will to an attorney to determine the facts and...

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If a family trust goes to me at a certain age, should I also be given all the tax papers to do also.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 19, 2013

Not necessarily. If trust income was distributed to you you should receive/have received a K-1 for your taxes for each year trust income came to...

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Power of attorney

Steven's answer | Answered on September 19, 2013

I'm not really clear on the context of this but if the question is can someone use a power of attorney to transfer an asset? Absolutely. Whether...

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My father lived with me and my sons until he died..his SS check and Pension check came after death... could I have cashed them?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

No. Nowadays I usually see SS paymetns come in and after SS is notified they reverse the payment because the deceased is not permitted to keep...

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Can a claimant petition the probate court to remove the administrator if the administrator has hid assets from inventory?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

If you are a creditor of the estate you have rights in terms of getting paid (you are an interested party). If the misdeeds you allege are true...

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My father died without a will. My uncle posesses his safe containing valuables. I am his son. How do i Obtain the safe legally?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

If your father died without a will, that means that the law of intestate succession applies to his estate (generally this means that if he has no...

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What happens if the executrix is not doing her job?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

Assuming she is properly appointed as executrix, she can be removed for good cause and made to account for her actions. If you are a beneficiary...

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Can a probate lawyer handle executer of will if I am too busy ? Small assets and what is flat rate fee .

Steven's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

Not exactly sure what you are asking - can an attorney assist in the probate process? Of course. Don't know about a flat fee, but it could be...

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Is it customary procedure in doing a Revocable Trust to have the client contact (or send out) paperwork to companies/banks etc.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

I assume you are the grantor/trustee/beneficiary of your own RLT. Most clients "fund" their own trusts with our guidance and instructions. In...