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Can I move money from my son's accounts into an account to be used to pay his bill and to close probate without getting an ein?

Heath's answer | Answered on June 18, 2016

You should get an EIN and open an estate bank account so you can pay all of the expenses from that account. It will make it easier for you when you...

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Can debt claimed against an estate following the notice to creditors but existing at time of death be sought after closing?

Heath's answer | Answered on June 17, 2016

It depends on whether this was a known creditor or not. It sounds like it was a known creditor. If so then the creditor should have received...

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Can I change the executor of my will by adding a codicil?

Heath's answer | Answered on June 17, 2016

Short answer is yes. Just make sure it is done correctly. We have too many cases in our office at the moment where someone prepared their own...

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What steps are taken when an attorney files a Petition to the Court?

Heath's answer | Answered on June 16, 2016

If I understand correctly, the trust was set up in Pennsylvania and your brother still lives there. You should hire an attorney in Pennsylvania...

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My spouse is going to inherit tons of money and property from his mother when she passing. I am entitled to any of it?

Heath's answer | Answered on June 16, 2016

I agree that this is probably a question more for a divorce attorney than an estates attorney. You should find one and discuss this with them.

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We want to create a living will.we are rtwo senior citizens

Heath's answer | Answered on June 16, 2016

Your situation is probably much more complicated than you realize. More than likely the survivor of the two of you will be able to completely...

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Can my nephew request is father give him information on wills and insurance policies his mother had prior to her death?

Heath's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

The Will will become a public record once it is filed with the Clerk of Court. Any life insurance will probably list individuals by name and those...

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I recently found out I am the 2nd beneficiary on my brothers life insurance, am I entitled to collect this benefit?

Heath's answer | Answered on June 07, 2016

Is his wife alive? If so then she would be entitled to the life insurance proceeds. If you are the contingent beneficiary then you would only get...

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My mothers house was put in my name and my nephews name 3 hours before she died 09/15. My brother wants me to sign a quit claim

Heath's answer | Answered on June 07, 2016

This is too complicated to answer online. If the house was transferred to you and your nephews, how are your brother and sister involved? If she...

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Will we get into legal trouble with the state of Tennessee for not probating my mother's will? Estate recovery questions.

Heath's answer | Answered on June 07, 2016

You should see a Tennessee estate lawyer. There may be a way to probate the Will without actually opening an estate. If Tennessee law is the same...

Heath Kendal Dedmond's Answers (145)

Can I move money from my son's accounts into an account to be used to pay his bill and to close probate without getting an ein?

Can debt claimed against an estate following the notice to creditors but existing at time of death be sought after closing?

Can I change the executor of my will by adding a codicil?

What steps are taken when an attorney files a Petition to the Court?

My spouse is going to inherit tons of money and property from his mother when she passing. I am entitled to any of it?

We want to create a living will.we are rtwo senior citizens

Can my nephew request is father give him information on wills and insurance policies his mother had prior to her death?

I recently found out I am the 2nd beneficiary on my brothers life insurance, am I entitled to collect this benefit?

My mothers house was put in my name and my nephews name 3 hours before she died 09/15. My brother wants me to sign a quit claim

Will we get into legal trouble with the state of Tennessee for not probating my mother's will? Estate recovery questions.