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If mother has a living trust will the house still have to go to probate ?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 23, 2012

You should have an attorney review the trust and the ownership of all the assets of your mother. There may be other considerations but generally...

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We have been waiting since Nov 2010 for our inheritance (PA). How can we check on it without checking with the lawyer?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 23, 2012

You could check with the Register of Wills where the probate was opened to see what has been filed but this will probably not answer your question...

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Mother lives in FL, owns property in NJ, wants son in NJ to sell it. Where does Power of Attorney get filed? NJ or Florida?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 23, 2012

I would advise that you have counsel in FL and NJ to fully and appropriately handle the transaction. That said, your mother would most likely...

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Should I of had to pay taxes do from my spouse at a time I did not even know him?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 23, 2012

One would have to review the particular facts of your situation, however, this does not sound right. If you husband had unpaid payroll taxes (Form...

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What will be my tax returns If i work less than 183 days in USA.

Steven's answer | Answered on April 23, 2012

If you are asking what your "tax refund" will be, it is impossible to tell someone over a forum like this without seeing your income and your tax...

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In Alabama, is a house with a mortgage balance considered to be a probate asset?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 20, 2012

The mortgage being present does not determine if it is a probate asset. The ownership of the real estate is what controls if it is considered a...

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How do i transfer my name to deed

Steven's answer | Answered on April 20, 2012

You need to hire an attorney to open his estate to determine who the heirs are. You seem to be assuming that you will just get the home but if he...

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As administrator of an estate, can I disposition assets according to the wishes of the heirs rather than directly to them?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 17, 2012

I am assuming that you are referring to a scenario where you and your brother were each to share 1/2 and rather than give the money to him he...

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Hi: How are co executors compensated in NJ?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 17, 2012

The prior NJ attorney is correct and cites the correct statute; I advise you to garner local assistance with the various estate administration...

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Which type of document can I access to have a sort of power of attorney for my 86 yr old grandmother?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 17, 2012

You need to visit with an estate planning attorney to have a General Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney and Advance Directive...

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If mother has a living trust will the house still have to go to probate ?

We have been waiting since Nov 2010 for our inheritance (PA). How can we check on it without checking with the lawyer?

Mother lives in FL, owns property in NJ, wants son in NJ to sell it. Where does Power of Attorney get filed? NJ or Florida?

Should I of had to pay taxes do from my spouse at a time I did not even know him?

What will be my tax returns If i work less than 183 days in USA.

In Alabama, is a house with a mortgage balance considered to be a probate asset?

How do i transfer my name to deed

As administrator of an estate, can I disposition assets according to the wishes of the heirs rather than directly to them?

Hi: How are co executors compensated in NJ?

Which type of document can I access to have a sort of power of attorney for my 86 yr old grandmother?