Questions answered by Steven M Zelinger

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The house is still in the Estate of my sister and the ins. co. cancel my ins, can I buy ins. ins. in the estate of my sister?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 11, 2013

Mr. Pippen is correct. Just the opening of the probate should not be too difficult. Do that first.

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Can I have access to my late mom's joint bank acct?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 11, 2013

If it passes out side of probate (as a joint account does) it is not subject to the restrictions of probate.

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Can me and my sister sue our father-in-law for funeral expenses?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 11, 2013

I assume you paid the funeral expenses? If there is an estate you can make a claim against the estate - however since it has been so long the...

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Our trust document states that the trustee can take a loan out on property. Who's name is the loan in ? Trust or trusteE

Steven's answer | Answered on September 11, 2013

If the person taking out the loan is acting in their capacity as trustee for the benefit of the trust then the loan would be to Joe Blow, Trustee...

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I am the sole heir for my Uncle's Estate (which consist of a bank account, stocks & a house) Do I have to pay taxes?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 11, 2013

I assume you are not the executor? You should put these questions to the executor and attorney just to make sure they hare handling things...

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Can someone change their will while they have dementia it's documented on medical records way before this was changed?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

Mr. Whalen offers good advice and counsel. Take him up on it.

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Estate question.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

In NJ if you paid for the funeral you are a priority creditor entitled to reimbursement for these expenses. You need to decide if you want to...

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How does one go about petitioning the probate court? What is the procedure? What would I petition?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

You are asking for specific legal advice to be told exactly what to do and that is not what this forum is for. If you believe a person is being...

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My sister and I are beneficiaries of my grandmother's estate. My aunt is executor of the will. I am entitled to half at 30 years

Steven's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

From your description you probably are beneficiary for discretionary distributions for your support (health, education, maintenance, support) and...

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NO will was filed does that mean it could be in a trust?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

Ms. Schening's answer is correct. There may be no will or no will yet filed. It is possible everything is in a trust but in that case if the...

Steven M Zelinger's Answers (9236)

The house is still in the Estate of my sister and the ins. co. cancel my ins, can I buy ins. ins. in the estate of my sister?

Can I have access to my late mom's joint bank acct?

Can me and my sister sue our father-in-law for funeral expenses?

Our trust document states that the trustee can take a loan out on property. Who's name is the loan in ? Trust or trusteE

I am the sole heir for my Uncle's Estate (which consist of a bank account, stocks & a house) Do I have to pay taxes?

Can someone change their will while they have dementia it's documented on medical records way before this was changed?

Estate question.

How does one go about petitioning the probate court? What is the procedure? What would I petition?

My sister and I are beneficiaries of my grandmother's estate. My aunt is executor of the will. I am entitled to half at 30 years

NO will was filed does that mean it could be in a trust?