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What happens to personal property after death of family member who has no will?

Susan's answer | Answered on June 02, 2016

Someone in the family should step up to the plate and file a petition for probate in the state of domicile of your uncle. The laws of intestacy of...

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Do adopted children have the same rights of surviorship as do natural children of someone that lives in the state of Louisiana??

Susan's answer | Answered on June 02, 2016

You would be well advised to check Louisiana law with a Louisiana lawyer. Note that if your "uncle father" creates a will, that should trump...

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Is it possible?

Susan's answer | Answered on March 19, 2016

Please carefully consider Ms. Stewart's detailed response. Also know that grounds for terminating a guardianship must be more than an offering...

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Can someone meet us at the hospital to complete and execute a medical power of attorney?

Susan's answer | Answered on March 19, 2016

The Maryland Attorney General posts forms of medical power of attorney on its website that you can download at...

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Is my lawyer the best chose of executor my will

Susan's answer | Answered on March 13, 2016

You may want to ask your attorney what fees he anticipates charging if he serves as executor of your estate. Friends and family serving as...

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Am I legally required to give my brother a copy of our father's Will?

Susan's answer | Answered on March 13, 2016

Once probate (estate administration has commenced, a will is of public record.

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What should I do in this situation as we are equal beneficiaries and I feel like some of the stuff in the box is mine?

Susan's answer | Answered on January 24, 2016

You, or an attorney who has your interests paramount, should review the trust agreement to determine the distribution of the jewelry or other items...

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My dad died an had a will..my mother has authority over will. My brother has power of attorney over my mother. Does he also have

Susan's answer | Answered on January 17, 2016

You did not disclose whether or not your mother is competent. Your brother can have a POA for your mother, while she is still competent to act as...

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What should I do if I've already deposited the proceeds from my mother's home in my account?

Susan's answer | Answered on January 17, 2016

This strikes me as unusual, because you did not disclose how title to her home was held. If it had been in her name alone, then you, as personal...

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Where should the estate be opened? Do I have to open it in MD and have ancillary probate in FL or can I just open it in FL?

Susan's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

If you are SURE that there are no Maryland assets, you can go straight to Florida for probate. In Maryland, if you wish, you file the will of "no...

Susan Lynn Eleff's Answers (220)

What happens to personal property after death of family member who has no will?

Do adopted children have the same rights of surviorship as do natural children of someone that lives in the state of Louisiana??

Is it possible?

Can someone meet us at the hospital to complete and execute a medical power of attorney?

Is my lawyer the best chose of executor my will

Am I legally required to give my brother a copy of our father's Will?

What should I do in this situation as we are equal beneficiaries and I feel like some of the stuff in the box is mine?

My dad died an had a will..my mother has authority over will. My brother has power of attorney over my mother. Does he also have

What should I do if I've already deposited the proceeds from my mother's home in my account?

Where should the estate be opened? Do I have to open it in MD and have ancillary probate in FL or can I just open it in FL?