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Statement in will which indicates that the term child or children is intended to mean those individuals specifically designated
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Answered on August 17, 2012
This question is very unclear. I would need a heck of a lot more facts to even begin to venture to guess. In these cases where there are so many...
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Can I as an executor sign over my mother's car to my sister even though there is still a loan remaining on it?
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Answered on August 17, 2012
The current lender may allow you to assign the loan to your sister instead of her getting a new loan. If that doesn't work, is there a way to...
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In the state of California can "no contest" clauses be included in a revocable trust, and if so how binding are they?
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Answered on August 17, 2012
You may be confusing issues here: To answer your question, no contest or in torrerem clauses are valid in wills and trusts but can always be...
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I need to cash my dad's check
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Answered on August 17, 2012
1. You can contact the bank and ask them to issue a new check to your name if you explain the situation. 2. Because that will likely not work, you...
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Question about what can be done if someone else has power of attorney for family member.
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Answered on August 17, 2012
A couple of things can be done: although it doesn't seem possible, the family member (principal who gave poa) can sign a new power of attorney...
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Is there a time limit for executor/attorney to inform beneficieries of non probate assets?
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Answered on August 15, 2012
This is the problem: technically speaking the executor does not have purview over non-probate assets and the executor's attorney represents the...
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Any refund on inheritance tax paid on Real Estate? Between the estimated price and sold market price difference on tax paid.
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Answered on August 15, 2012
You are permitted to take deductions for reasonable carrying costs for real estate. One issue to consider is whether those costs should be borne...
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.brother filed that mother died intestate in probate court. I have original signed will naming me executor.what's next
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Answered on August 14, 2012
The fact that you are considering (apparently) handing this without an attorney is disconcerting. Producing the original will is certainly the...
How can I become the personal representative for my deceased father without going through probate?
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Answered on August 09, 2012
In case there is any doubt, you cannot. If this is a loan (mortgage) related to real estate, the real estate will pass either under the terms of...
How long does it take for the bank to drill open a safe deposit box?
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Answered on August 09, 2012
It's not a question of how long it takes to drill the box, its a question of how long it takes to the order to get the bank to drill open the box!