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My dads girlfriend dies 10 days after him, but he had a 90 day survivorship clause in will. Who gets property?
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Answered on February 24, 2014
Sorry to hear about all the deaths in your family. As for your questions, let me review the analysis. The first question is how your father's...
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Is probate required to transfer real estate (intestate) when it is the only asset?
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Answered on February 11, 2014
As it looks like all their heirs are adults, no debts exist remaine and no valid Will exists, you could alternatively go through a "No...
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Mom sold home to cousin/executor for $1 will says sell and split with me and brother. does cousin owe tax since owner or us
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Answered on February 07, 2014
First, the good news is that your cousin is not out to stick it to you by keeping the home fully to him or herself. As for taxation, your cousin...
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What documentation do I need to set up a special needs trust fund with monies from a class action suit?
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Answered on February 06, 2014
Just to second Ms. DiSalvo's answer, this is not a do it yourself project and not even a close call. This would be considered as a self-settled...
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Mom sold home to cousin/executor for $1 will says sell and split with me and brother. does cousin owe tax since owner or us
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Answered on February 06, 2014
I can't tell from the facts stated, but the other attorneys are correct, as long as the sale/gift was legitimate and proper. So, the question is...
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Is there a standard form for the annual accounting that is required each year? What if an executor is not filing these reports?
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Answered on February 06, 2014
Let's answer your questions one at a time. First, I do not believe a standard annual accounting form exists but you can check this by contacting...
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If there is another will made without destroying the original will ,Is the new Will legal?
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Answered on February 05, 2014
I agree with the other answers but if I am reading your question correctly, they missed the biggest point. You state that "they made a will...
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Do I really need a will?
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Answered on January 27, 2014
The short answer is that you still need your estate planing done. This covers a Financial Power of Attorney (to enable someone to assist you with...
If a will specifies all assets to be equally divided does this include a joint bank account that is co-owned by only one heir?
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Answered on January 24, 2014
This is a common concern and question. Please see our firm's blog post for a discussion of this all to often confronted problem at...
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Can I assign an administer of my estate while I'm still living?
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Answered on January 09, 2014
Great questions. The simple answer is that you need to go see an estate planning attorney for a no-cost initial meeting (make sure it is no cost...