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How do i get a copy of my fathers will.

Cheryl's answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

Wills which are probated are filed in the county where deceased was a resident and are a matter of public record. A trip to the court house and...

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If I know that I will die soon, can I give away some of my money before I pass?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

An answer over the internet should not be relied on for such a huge questions. There are not enough facts to give advice. However, I will tell you...

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Does a laywer have to fill out paper work if the childern agree on who gets what and on the land in question

Cheryl's answer | Answered on September 09, 2012

Probate is still necessary even if all of the children are in agreement. While the process can be accomplished through the court without a lawyers...

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How to have someone remove cars/car parts from a driveway which serves as a service driveway between 2 businesses?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on September 05, 2012

I would recommend hiring a lawyer to write a letter to the owner of the other business giving him a week to clear his stuff off of your property....

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My wifes parents have both passed. The will states that any assest will be divided equal to the four siblings. My wife has been

Cheryl's answer | Answered on August 29, 2012

Usually when someone passes and their children are still alive, inheriting the asset is not dependent on the estate settling. The asset is...

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To avoid making a will public can a simple trust be used and upon death the trust abides by the content of the will.

Cheryl's answer | Answered on August 25, 2012

A trust can include all of the information a will includes, so that no probate is necessary and the document will remain private. However, an...

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When an executor of an estate is named in a will. does the will still have to go through probate?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on August 16, 2012

The executor of a will is like the conductor of an orchestra. The estate still has to go through the court system, but the executor is the person...

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What are the limitations of Executor

Cheryl's answer | Answered on August 16, 2012

If the estate is still in the probate process a hearing before the clerk may be in order. I would suggest that you get in touch with an attorney as...

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How do I keep the state from taking my parents home if they have to go to a nursing home?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on August 09, 2012

If the home is in NC and if it is paid off the house can be protected. You will need to see an Elder Law Attorney.

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Am I responsible for father's unpaid income taxes? There is no will.

Cheryl's answer | Answered on August 09, 2012

Debts of the decedent are the responsibility of the estate, not the children. I would suggest that you speak to an attorney in NY before proceeding...

Cheryl K. David's Answers (1038)

How do i get a copy of my fathers will.

If I know that I will die soon, can I give away some of my money before I pass?

Does a laywer have to fill out paper work if the childern agree on who gets what and on the land in question

How to have someone remove cars/car parts from a driveway which serves as a service driveway between 2 businesses?

My wifes parents have both passed. The will states that any assest will be divided equal to the four siblings. My wife has been

To avoid making a will public can a simple trust be used and upon death the trust abides by the content of the will.

When an executor of an estate is named in a will. does the will still have to go through probate?

What are the limitations of Executor

How do I keep the state from taking my parents home if they have to go to a nursing home?

Am I responsible for father's unpaid income taxes? There is no will.