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Sister died,she had house and car but no will,four siblings but distant relatives wont the property can they claim property

Loraine's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

It's not quite possible for me to answer your question, because it sounds like a key issue will be exactly how the deed which has both your...

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My mother died 7yrs ago. im a only child. she sold a home for 10thousand and he was suspose to pay off loan and didn't. 7 yrs

Loraine's answer | Answered on May 31, 2013

Georgia does not have inheritance taxes, but I think that is the only good news I can give you. From what you state in your question, your mother...

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My husband died without a will. He had one son whose location I don't know.

Loraine's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

My condolences on your loss. I agree completely with Mr. Ashman's answer. The only thing I wanted to add was that, in Fulton and DeKalb counties,...

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If I leave 30 miles away from estate and stay at the deceased home to disburse items can I charge for my expenses?-

Loraine's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

If you are the Executor or Administrator of an estate, you are normally allowed to receive reimbursement from the estate for reasonable expenses...

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A Deed of Release has not been returned by 3 beneficiaries out of 6 to a will. Can I go ahead as exec and distribute the estate?

Loraine's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

You actually should not hold off distributions just because beneficiaries will not release you from liability. The distribution should be made...

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I'm the only loving person my mother had, step father deceased, step brother deceased, mother deceased. Does this make me the

Loraine's answer | Answered on May 29, 2013

I'm very sorry to hear that your mother had so few loved ones left, and please accept my condolences on your loss of her. However, the answer to...

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I'm the only son of my mother that passed in 01-12-2013, I don't have the finance to purchase her house I would like to release

Loraine's answer | Answered on May 29, 2013

If the house was just in your mother's name and you have not yet opened a probate estate for her, you will likely need to do so before you will be...

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What do you do with a testamentary trust upon a persons death?

Loraine's answer | Answered on May 29, 2013

You should consult an experienced estate planning attorney so that you can accomplish what you want to accomplish correctly, with a well-drafted...

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Husband died intestate - no will. ONLY his name was on the mortgage, now need to get it in my name. How do I go about that?

Loraine's answer | Answered on May 24, 2013

I agree with Ms. Shaffner's response: how the house is titled makes a lot of difference in what has happened and what your options are. Ideally,...

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What can I do to sue my brother for my portion of my mothers new vehilcle and messing up our inheritance....( mother's estate)..

Loraine's answer | Answered on May 23, 2013

I agree with the first answer. I have a question, however: why did the other family members just sit by and allow your brother to do what you say...

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Sister died,she had house and car but no will,four siblings but distant relatives wont the property can they claim property

My mother died 7yrs ago. im a only child. she sold a home for 10thousand and he was suspose to pay off loan and didn't. 7 yrs

My husband died without a will. He had one son whose location I don't know.

If I leave 30 miles away from estate and stay at the deceased home to disburse items can I charge for my expenses?-

A Deed of Release has not been returned by 3 beneficiaries out of 6 to a will. Can I go ahead as exec and distribute the estate?

I'm the only loving person my mother had, step father deceased, step brother deceased, mother deceased. Does this make me the

I'm the only son of my mother that passed in 01-12-2013, I don't have the finance to purchase her house I would like to release

What do you do with a testamentary trust upon a persons death?

Husband died intestate - no will. ONLY his name was on the mortgage, now need to get it in my name. How do I go about that?

What can I do to sue my brother for my portion of my mothers new vehilcle and messing up our inheritance....( mother's estate)..