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My mother just died with a will now i dont know what to do from this point please help

Cheryl's answer | Answered on September 01, 2015

The will should state what your mother wanted to happen to her property when she died. The will may state that you get all of the real estate and...

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My father recently passed, and I am wondering what my rights are.

Cheryl's answer | Answered on September 01, 2015

Each State has different rules, however in many states if your father passed after your grandmother and her will left him assets, then those assets...

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R wills are 25 yo. we need 2 update. The law firm that did them is gone. now what?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

The next step is for you to hire an attorney to write a new plan for you. In NC a basic plan consists of wills, durable power of attorney and...

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How can I get change of POA when wife/daughter are both listed as POA for dad and mom experiencing short term memory loss?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on August 28, 2015

If mom is still legally competent you can follow dad's request and make the big decisions while still involving mom. It appears that your dad is...

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How do I get my fathers ashes

Cheryl's answer | Answered on August 27, 2015

If your stepmother is adjudged guilty of your father's death, then the NC Slayer Statute would keep her from benefiting from his estate. With some...

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I was named durable POA for my mother who had been diagnosed with advanced dementia in Apr of 2012. 1 yr later she revoked it.

Cheryl's answer | Answered on August 27, 2015

See an attorney immediately. A Guardianship is likely necessary to remove the housekeeper and if appropriate, appoint you as your mother's guardian.

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MY FATHER PASSED AFTER HAVING BEEN IN A NURSING FACILITY ON MEDICAID FOR 6 MONTHS. CAN MEDICAID TAKE OUR JOINT ACCT. BALANCE

Cheryl's answer | Answered on August 26, 2015

Depending on how the account was set up and in some circumstances, who the money originally belonged to, determines what if anything Medicaid can...

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Can a foreigner claim the inheritance money in the US but cannot come ,for she has no visa. Am I obligated to send the money.

Cheryl's answer | Answered on August 26, 2015

Yes!, if you are the personal representative of the estate it is your duty to make sure that the people who are entitled to receive under the...

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Why would someone want me to sign a relinquish form from a will

Cheryl's answer | Answered on August 24, 2015

I'm not sure why you would be asked to sign such a form unless you are being asked to give up an inheritance or your right to serve as personal...

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When amendments (codicil) are made to a will, when are they required to be filed at the clerk's office?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on August 23, 2015

Each state has different laws, so you will need to hear from a lawyer in VA. In NC, until the law changed last week, wills couldn't undergo a...

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My mother just died with a will now i dont know what to do from this point please help

My father recently passed, and I am wondering what my rights are.

R wills are 25 yo. we need 2 update. The law firm that did them is gone. now what?

How can I get change of POA when wife/daughter are both listed as POA for dad and mom experiencing short term memory loss?

How do I get my fathers ashes

I was named durable POA for my mother who had been diagnosed with advanced dementia in Apr of 2012. 1 yr later she revoked it.

MY FATHER PASSED AFTER HAVING BEEN IN A NURSING FACILITY ON MEDICAID FOR 6 MONTHS. CAN MEDICAID TAKE OUR JOINT ACCT. BALANCE

Can a foreigner claim the inheritance money in the US but cannot come ,for she has no visa. Am I obligated to send the money.

Why would someone want me to sign a relinquish form from a will

When amendments (codicil) are made to a will, when are they required to be filed at the clerk's office?