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Where do I probate?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 20, 2011

Mr. Morgan provides a good answer to this question. The probate is always opened where the deceased person held residence. As Mr. Morgan states,...

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In my husband's Will I was to get everything he left, but that didn't happen.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 19, 2011

I would first advise you to hire an attorney to review the estate and see if anything can be done. You are making a common error in that you are...

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If a home is left to named heirs does it still have to be included in

Steven's answer | Answered on October 19, 2011

I don't know if I am clear on what is being asked. However if the property is in the decedent's name at death it is probate property and would...

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I need to request a letter of appointment in order to change the name on my deceased father's US savings bonds.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 19, 2011

While I am not licensed in OH or FL it would seem straightforward that if he was a FL resident and the will was admitted to probate in FL and you...

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How do I change the executor of my father's will to me?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2011

The succession of executor's is probably specified in the will, thus if the first executor is removed, the next person in line should be named. If...

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I just found out that my husband made a will and named his mother to get the house if he dies.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2011

Hello: I am a licensed attorney in PA and NJ. The previous posters are correct. In an ideal world your husband would realize that you are...

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Is it possible for my husband to restate his will so i will get the monies first owed me and my step son can have his. to preven

Steven's answer | Answered on October 17, 2011

I am not exactly sure what is being asked here. If you are asking if your husband can re-write his will or amend it (or restate and amend his...

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Dispursal of estate funds

Steven's answer | Answered on October 17, 2011

Not all states require an approval of a formal accounting, but I believe IL does. You are probably just waiting for the judge to approve the...

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Can my brother have my Mom's will re written by him ? He didn't like Mom's first will.My brother in the first will is executor.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 17, 2011

The whole idea of a family member having a will re-written for someone else is extremely troubling in many ways and for many reasons. In a general...

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Can the beneficiaries draw up a codicile to change part of the will (which they are the beneficiaries) now

Steven's answer | Answered on October 17, 2011

I don't know that your question is very clear so we would need more facts. But if I understand what you are saying, the answer is no. ...

Steven M Zelinger's Answers (9236)

Where do I probate?

In my husband's Will I was to get everything he left, but that didn't happen.

If a home is left to named heirs does it still have to be included in

I need to request a letter of appointment in order to change the name on my deceased father's US savings bonds.

How do I change the executor of my father's will to me?

I just found out that my husband made a will and named his mother to get the house if he dies.

Is it possible for my husband to restate his will so i will get the monies first owed me and my step son can have his. to preven

Dispursal of estate funds

Can my brother have my Mom's will re written by him ? He didn't like Mom's first will.My brother in the first will is executor.

Can the beneficiaries draw up a codicile to change part of the will (which they are the beneficiaries) now