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My sister passed with no will. She was married but was not living with her husband he left her and resides in South Carolina
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Answered on July 23, 2013
Ms. Reed may be correct. It is also possible that her husband may claim it passes via the PA laws of intestacy as part of the probate estate. ...
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I have a trust ,now in trust have a regular Fidelity Fund for my three children .I now want to leave that fund to 3 grandkid
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Answered on July 23, 2013
If you have a revocable living trust and you have an account titled in the name of that trust, probably all you need to do to change the...
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Who is responsible for debt and assets after a parent's death?
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Answered on July 23, 2013
They are responsible/ or their respective estates.
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Why would an attorney file a Probate Petition (only) in Florida then wait a month to file the other required papers for appt ?
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Answered on July 23, 2013
You should ask the attorney about this one. And if you don't like the answer or his/her representation hire a new attorney. It is your choice.
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My mother opened a bank account and purposely added only me to the account and not my other siblings. What happens if she dies.
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Answered on July 21, 2013
Most likely this is a joint w survivorship account so it would go to you automatically and not be included in the probate estate under the will. ...
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What happens when 25% of the estate was left to a company for a specific service that is no longer valid?
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Answered on July 21, 2013
Sounds as if the bequest would lapse and become a part of the residuary. I would discuss with your attorney.
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Can my mom transfer title of my dads car to her name after his recent passing? Do we have to probate the will?
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Answered on July 21, 2013
I am a NJ attorney. In this situation you can make the transfer by affidavit. Even if you cannot if this is the only probate asset, in NJ the...
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My uncle passed 3 years ago and I believe that myself or my children were left in his will. The family will not show us the will
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Answered on July 21, 2013
You have to determine if and where a probate was opened. At least in the US the will would be public if it was probated. If it was not probated...
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When one spouse dies intestate is probate required for property that is not jointly owned?
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Answered on July 21, 2013
As a general rule solely owned assets of a decedent at death are considered probate assets so they require probate.
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"...a Co-Trustee of any trust may designate one or more persons to serve serially (but not together) as his successor."
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Answered on July 21, 2013
That's a bit confusing...serially probably means in succession...I would want to see the whole document so take it to an attorney. I also am...
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