Questions answered by Adam S. Bernick

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Can the family pay debts and taxes for a decedent who has no will and owns property the family wishes to preserve?

Adam's answer | Answered on April 11, 2013

You need to have a probate attorney in the state review the deed and probate documents and list of creditors to determine options as depending on...

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I would like to 'open the estate' of my late father.

Adam's answer | Answered on April 11, 2013

probate generally occurs in the county where the person died, was domiciled or sometimes owned land. You need to check with a probate attorney in...

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Would a Judge ever invalidate a will without contest?

Adam's answer | Answered on April 11, 2013

You need to consult a probate attorney in the state where the person died or where they owned land or resided. Ideally a probate attorney in the...

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Who can sign my deceased mom's tax form when her surviving spouse won't and there is no other personal rep.?

Adam's answer | Answered on April 11, 2013

You need to contact a probate attorney or tax attorney or CPA in the state where she died to confirm, but generally only the executor/personal...

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Whom does the law say has the right to collect on life insurance policy ?

Adam's answer | Answered on April 11, 2013

You should have an attorney review the terms of the policy. Do not delay as frequently you only have a limited amount of time to file any...

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HELP! Is there anything that we can do about an inheritance not being divided out by sibling that is executor of will?

Adam's answer | Answered on April 11, 2013

I am sorry about your condition. Unfortunately the law generally does not make exceptions as to statute of limitations and other deadlines for...

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Giving tax-free gifts to my children

Adam's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

There is a combined federal estate gift tax system. You alone can give $14,000 to as many people as you want generally or make a combined gift...

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Can i sue my annuity company over a big discrepancy in the contract that they didnt obide by?

Adam's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

Attorney Frederick is correct. While you can certainly have an attorney licensed in the state whose law governs the annuity contract to review it...

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My mother passed away before she received her divorce settlement from her ex husband. Does it pass to her heirs?

Adam's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

you need to have a family attorney review the documents. This is of particular importance with retirement accounts which usually require a...

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Can I get a copy of my grandmother's will.

Adam's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

Check the records of the surrogate in the county where she lived, died or owned land.

Adam S. Bernick's Answers (315)

Can the family pay debts and taxes for a decedent who has no will and owns property the family wishes to preserve?

I would like to 'open the estate' of my late father.

Would a Judge ever invalidate a will without contest?

Who can sign my deceased mom's tax form when her surviving spouse won't and there is no other personal rep.?

Whom does the law say has the right to collect on life insurance policy ?

HELP! Is there anything that we can do about an inheritance not being divided out by sibling that is executor of will?

Giving tax-free gifts to my children

Can i sue my annuity company over a big discrepancy in the contract that they didnt obide by?

My mother passed away before she received her divorce settlement from her ex husband. Does it pass to her heirs?

Can I get a copy of my grandmother's will.