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My dad wanted me to have the house but it's not specified in the will. My sister the executor agrees with this.

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

I agree with Mr. Rich and believe you need your mother to see an estate planning attorney: Go to AVVO.com, find a lawyer and put in the specialty...

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What are the legal issues to keep in mind while purchasing a gas station C Store combo?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

I agree with Mr. Oxford. This is a big deal and too much for someone to cover all the issues in this forum: Go to AVVO.com, find a lawyer and put...

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Do I need a probate Attorney in FL if there is a will from MA?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

I agree with the good answers already supplied. If you need help finding a local atty: . Go to AVVO.com, find a lawyer and put in the specialty...

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The executor told me the will was private & granny had debt. Now her things are basically gone.Do I get an accounting? By law?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

Ms Santaella is correct. You can . Go to AVVO.com, find a lawyer and put in the specialty area and your geographic location and attorneys should...

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If trust docu states beneficiary has 90 days to object to trust accounting, does this override the 180 day state time period?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

The 180 day state time period would prevail.

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The Heirs do want the estate, but just wont start the probate for each other?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

You may be able to do this but if they want the estate they will each have to sign documents. You are presenting an almost impossible situation.

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2 living heirs wont appoint an attorney to start probate, live in the UK estate in CA>

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

I would think you can request an estate be opened and then ask for them to waive any interest in the estate? Not sure it will happen though

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Do I need to seek legal action?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

One option; wait for the title. Understand that if the dealership does not have legal title, they may not ever be able to get legal title to convey...

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Can someone hold you to something that was stated in a will if the person deceased has been gone for seven years? How Long?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

Mr. Soss' answer is great and thorough. He has given you all of the technically legal info you need on this question.

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No probate opened when I was handling father's affairs after death. Can probate court order me to do an inventory report?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

In both Florida and Tennessee, a motor vehicle can be transferred to the decedent's heirs at law without opening a probate estate. Otherwise, If...

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My dad wanted me to have the house but it's not specified in the will. My sister the executor agrees with this.

What are the legal issues to keep in mind while purchasing a gas station C Store combo?

Do I need a probate Attorney in FL if there is a will from MA?

The executor told me the will was private & granny had debt. Now her things are basically gone.Do I get an accounting? By law?

If trust docu states beneficiary has 90 days to object to trust accounting, does this override the 180 day state time period?

The Heirs do want the estate, but just wont start the probate for each other?

2 living heirs wont appoint an attorney to start probate, live in the UK estate in CA>

Do I need to seek legal action?

Can someone hold you to something that was stated in a will if the person deceased has been gone for seven years? How Long?

No probate opened when I was handling father's affairs after death. Can probate court order me to do an inventory report?