Archived
I was named executor of my mother's will. She wanted me to divide her jewelry and antiques equally among the grandkids.
Douglas's answer
|
Answered on March 26, 2009
Does your Mother's will actually say who gets the jewelry or did she simply tell you her wishes? This will be an important factor in proving your...
Archived
My mother passed away in January and she had 3 CD's each joint owners between her and her 3 children.
Douglas's answer
|
Answered on February 23, 2009
I suppose, as pointed out by Jay, I should have added the disclaimer that my response above is only generally the case. However, there could be...
Archived
My mother passed away in January and she had 3 CD's each joint owners between her and her 3 children.
Douglas's answer
|
Answered on February 23, 2009
The jointly owned CD's will transfer to the surviving joint owner(s) upon the death of one of the owners. Jointly owned assets will transfer...
Archived
My brother-in-law has just died...the family says he has a 401K with no beneficiary.
Douglas's answer
|
Answered on February 13, 2009
It is possible to never name a beneficiary of a 401k plan and as a result the estate becomes the default beneficiary. Alternatively, the decedent...
Archived
What are the criteria for division of assets the day one spouse enters a nursing home?
Douglas's answer
|
Answered on February 04, 2009
Generally speaking the marital assets would include jointly owned accounts, individual no IRA accounts, IRA accounts in the nursing care resident's...
Archived
Prudential life insurance stock
Douglas's answer
|
Answered on February 02, 2009
If the prudential stock is in the decedent's name alone, it might be necessary for someone to be appointed executor or administrator of the estate...
Archived
My Mom passed away in Dec. 08 in PA. As Executrix of the will, I would like some advise as to probating the will. Her estate is
Douglas's answer
|
Answered on February 02, 2009
I would like to answer a few of your questions and hopefully the answers will give you an idea of how to proceed.
Probate would be established...
Archived
Who inherits the assets of a child when their parents are divorced?
Douglas's answer
|
Answered on January 19, 2009
Assuming there is no will, the child does not have children of his or her own and is not married, the two parents would be equal beneficiaries of...
Archived
PA probate laws and procedures
Douglas's answer
|
Answered on January 15, 2009
The PA Inheritance Tax Return filing deadline is 9 months after the date of death. You can also apply for a 6 month extension during which...
Archived
Probation and distribution of Estate
Douglas's answer
|
Answered on January 13, 2009
It is unlikely that the surviving children would be entitled to a portion of the decedent's probate estate. Assuming the father's will is valid,...
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained