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5 yr old Florida Estate Probate

Steven's answer | Answered on October 07, 2011

I am not really clear on the situation or the actual question. I cannot speak to FL but in PA and NJ it is customary for the attorney representing...

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Wisconsin Estate Case says Case Disposed

Steven's answer | Answered on October 07, 2011

I would advise calling the court or legal services for advice or assistance. In many cases it may be possible to reopen the proceedings especially...

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Can I prosecute a sibling on my deceased grandmother's behalf, and/or is their a statute of limitations? The accused Lives in SC

Steven's answer | Answered on October 07, 2011

This is a very confusing set of facts/question. Regarding suing siblings over $2,000 I would think it is not worth the trouble - even if you win,...

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My mom died in 2008 w/o a will i have 2 brothers I am the sole administrator but do not wish to continue what do i do?????

Steven's answer | Answered on October 07, 2011

I second Mr. Smeltzer's comments. I imagine you have considered this, but is there a "we buy houses" company out there who would purchase the...

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What is the best way to avoid taxes of an inheritance of 100k left to my 2 year old

Steven's answer | Answered on October 07, 2011

Mr. Davie is correct. Proceeds of life insurance are not taxable as income for the recipient. I would guess the insurance company can set up a...

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My fiance is a victim of identity theft and now there are back taxes under his name; if I marry him would I be affected?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 07, 2011

Well, if you have not yet hired an attorney to handle the tax issues, you must do so right away. This is worth the investment to have it...

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How can our grandma revoke POA and get her money back?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 07, 2011

She must hire a lawyer immediately to go after her daughter for abuse of the power of attorney. Get your hands on all possible records of the...

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Exhume dead husband to recover medical device

Steven's answer | Answered on October 06, 2011

I am not an expert on this by any means and I am not licensed in TX but off the top of my head I would think you need to find out if you even have...

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I am executor and trustee for my mother's estate, in Michigan, all bills have been paid and no tax is due.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 06, 2011

I am curious as to why you didn't open an estate checking account? Also, you said you are trustee so is there a trust that needs to be funded or...

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Wills and Estates

Steven's answer | Answered on October 06, 2011

Mr. Duvall's answer is correct. It is hard to address something like this in such generalities. I would add that anyone could try to contest a...

Steven M Zelinger's Answers (9236)

5 yr old Florida Estate Probate

Wisconsin Estate Case says Case Disposed

Can I prosecute a sibling on my deceased grandmother's behalf, and/or is their a statute of limitations? The accused Lives in SC

My mom died in 2008 w/o a will i have 2 brothers I am the sole administrator but do not wish to continue what do i do?????

What is the best way to avoid taxes of an inheritance of 100k left to my 2 year old

My fiance is a victim of identity theft and now there are back taxes under his name; if I marry him would I be affected?

How can our grandma revoke POA and get her money back?

Exhume dead husband to recover medical device

I am executor and trustee for my mother's estate, in Michigan, all bills have been paid and no tax is due.

Wills and Estates