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How do i get money from my mothers estate account

Steven's answer | Answered on December 21, 2012

The other attorneys answers are good. You say there is an "estate" account so I would assume that someone opened the estate and had a legal right...

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I have my grandmother trust for me how do I go by handling it if I don't kno where the money is?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 21, 2012

Your question does not make a lot of sense. Is your grandmother deceased? Are you a beneficiary of her will or trust? The best way to find out...

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How do estates and wills get settled when a couple had no children?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 21, 2012

The will(s) need to be located and probated. Right now there is no legal representative of the estate so no one has the right to deal with their...

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I looking for the rule or law that states that a Personal Rep.for a will has the duty to prepare the tax returns!

Steven's answer | Answered on December 21, 2012

Since you are represented you must confer with your attorney.

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Does my mom need to pay taxes on my grandmothers mobile home if it is willed to her?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 21, 2012

Note I am not a MN attorney but I believe MN has neither an inheritance or estate tax (these are collectively referred to as "death taxes" by...

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Can I claim a 2 month old on my taxes

Steven's answer | Answered on December 21, 2012

Yes, as long as the child was born during the tax year (calendar year).

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Is life insurance mine or the estates? Executor won't release it to me even though its in my name only not the estate.

Steven's answer | Answered on December 21, 2012

The other attorneys are correct that you need a lawyer now. Usually non-probate assets (like life insurance, retirement accounts with...

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Mom died, 2 surviving children , me, brother. she had no will, POA Brother won't give me/split any property! any rights for me?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

You need to be appointed administrator of the estate. Only the administrator (personal representative) has the power to deal with the deceased's...

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If my husband passed away without a will, would I have to split assets with my stepchildren (all over 18) and his ex?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

Well, you both need to make wills. End of story. His ex is not entitled under any law of intestacy. His children are however entitled if he...

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Both my husbands parents died this week. a will was made approx. 1992 which put both he and his sister in charge.

Steven's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

It sounds as if you are saying that your husband and sister in law (SIL) were nominated as co-executors. It is possible for your husband to...

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How do i get money from my mothers estate account

I have my grandmother trust for me how do I go by handling it if I don't kno where the money is?

How do estates and wills get settled when a couple had no children?

I looking for the rule or law that states that a Personal Rep.for a will has the duty to prepare the tax returns!

Does my mom need to pay taxes on my grandmothers mobile home if it is willed to her?

Can I claim a 2 month old on my taxes

Is life insurance mine or the estates? Executor won't release it to me even though its in my name only not the estate.

Mom died, 2 surviving children , me, brother. she had no will, POA Brother won't give me/split any property! any rights for me?

If my husband passed away without a will, would I have to split assets with my stepchildren (all over 18) and his ex?

Both my husbands parents died this week. a will was made approx. 1992 which put both he and his sister in charge.