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My father died suddenly without a will. He had very little in the way of assets. Where do we start?

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

If your father's estate is fairly small, you may be able to do a less onerous probate process called a small estate by affidavit. It's difficult...

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Probate Inventory?

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

If you need free legal assistance regarding your particular situation, I recommend contacting Legal Aid in your community which provides pro...

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I am an appointed trustee for my uncle that passed away. I was told that I ned to file secsesser trustee.

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

You have to prepare some documents naming you as successor trustee and verifying that the trust is in effect at this time. If you do not know how...

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Can a person who knowingly ,has an elderly who is capacitated go to jail for having them sign a POA while capacitated? And does

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

It is fairly difficult to answer your question since I do not believe it is properly phrased. You reference an elderly "capacitated" individual. ...

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I was required by an insurance company to file a small estate affidavit and shld. be initialed by the clerk of circuit court.

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

Unfortunately, your question is confusing, so I am not certain I can provide proper guidance. However, without seeing the form you are...

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I am beneficiary to probate estate domiciled in Florida PR refuses to open ancillary probate in CT any recourse?

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

I agree with Mr. Jones. You need to hire an estate planning/probate attorney in FL who can represent your interest in the estate proceeding in FL....

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My parents are in their 80s; Mom has dementia. How do we transfer her assets (property) into my Dad's name?

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

I highly recommend you consult with an estate planning and elder law attorney in your parents' area as soon as possible, based upon their declining...

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If will was created/filed in Fla and property and real estate is in another TX, does probate have to be file in both states?

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

Mr. Fromm provides sound legal advice. The only thing I would add to his post is that since the adult child seems to have been expressly excluded...

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I need a power of attorney document for a person that is incapacitated.

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

You need to consult with a family law or guardianship attorney immediately regarding your needs and concerns. As the prior post stated, you will...

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Do I have to open an estate

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

If the house was in only your father's name when he passed away, then the house is part of his probate assets. As such, you will need to open a...

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