Questions answered by Kelly M. Shovelin

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Do i need an attorney

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

I agree with Mr. Fromm; you need to hire an estate planning/probate attorney who can review your father's will (once you provide a copy) and inform...

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My mothers second husband signed a prenup, we cannot find her will, is he bound by the prenup?

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

Mr. Fromm provides good advice. Consult with an estate planning attorney located in the county and state where your mother passed away to review...

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Do the children of decease have right to the home?

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

If the house was held joint with right of survivorship between your father and sibling, then the house automatically became your sibling's property...

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Durable POA, banking and jt accounts

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

I second Mr. Fromm's suggestion. Consult with an elder law or estate litigation attorney immediately regarding these issues. You cannot handle...

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Deceased Grams Court appt. lawyer made himself trustee while alive and states he is trustee since she has passed?

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

Ms. Golden provides sound advice. You need to hire an estate planning attorney who is willing to become involved in litigation to represent your...

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My sister took my mother's diamond rings(value $15,000-20,000) while acting as POA for dad with dementia. What are my options?

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

Mr. Fromm is correct; you need to consult with your attorney if you have concerns about the representation being provided.

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My died passed and he didnt have a will, is it possible that there are things that we own that were his?

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

Mr. Fromm provides good advice. You are very late in making such an inquiry; however, if you are interested in determining whether an estate was...

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I need to make a new will. My sons will be the beneficiaries. I live in Texas, they live in NY. Will this cause any problems?

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

Mr. Fromm provides sound advice and guidance. As he stated, there is no issue with your children being out-of-state and being your beneficiaries...

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My father passed away leaving no home, no car only a 35,000 dollar life insurance policy that the insurance company made out to

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

As the life insurance proceeds were made payable to the estate, you will need to open an estate administration with the clerk of court in the...

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My father is in nursing home. he first had aetna and medicare, but when it no longer covered, he got on mass health. the nursing

Kelly's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

I agree that you should consult with an experienced elder law attorney. If you signed some paperwork upon your father's admission that made you...

Kelly M. Shovelin's Answers (279)

Do i need an attorney

My mothers second husband signed a prenup, we cannot find her will, is he bound by the prenup?

Do the children of decease have right to the home?

Durable POA, banking and jt accounts

Deceased Grams Court appt. lawyer made himself trustee while alive and states he is trustee since she has passed?

My sister took my mother's diamond rings(value $15,000-20,000) while acting as POA for dad with dementia. What are my options?

My died passed and he didnt have a will, is it possible that there are things that we own that were his?

I need to make a new will. My sons will be the beneficiaries. I live in Texas, they live in NY. Will this cause any problems?

My father passed away leaving no home, no car only a 35,000 dollar life insurance policy that the insurance company made out to

My father is in nursing home. he first had aetna and medicare, but when it no longer covered, he got on mass health. the nursing