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I have a relative in my house who is dying of cancer. When he dies, what are my responsibilities for his final disposition.
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Answered on January 14, 2013
Legally, unless you sign on to an agreement to pay for your brother-in-law's funeral and related expenses, you would not have any responsibility to...
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My brother and I inherited my mother home and now he is not willing to pay his share of the taxes as agreed.
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Answered on January 11, 2013
If you can afford to pay your brother's share of the taxes now and then pursue him for them, rather than letting the taxes go partially unpaid,...
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If property is owned by 2 deceased person and no wills were left, can the property be sold?
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Answered on January 10, 2013
The answer depends on a number of factors. I will assume for purposes of this answer that: (1) the real estate is located in Georgia, and (2) the...
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Can a sister demand payment for upkeep, taxes and insurance on a house she lived in with my mother who was co-owner.
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Answered on January 10, 2013
Unfortunately, the only answer I can give you at this point, based on the information you've provided, is "Maybe." The answer depends on a number...
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If the residual trust for a minor in one's WILL is the beneficiary of life insurance, is it protected from probate court?
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Answered on January 10, 2013
Ms. Shaffner has given you a great answer. I would just like to add that, if your primary residence is in Georgia at the time of your death and you...
Does a dying relative last wishes, spoken at bedside, mean anything legally even though they are not written in a will?
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Answered on January 09, 2013
The very short answer to your question is no, assuming the deceased had his or her primary residence in Georgia. As already pointed out by the...
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If my uncle leaves all of his personal property to me and i do not probate the will can I take his property?
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Answered on January 08, 2013
If your uncle did not name you as a payable on death beneficiary or joint tenant on the bank account, then you will have to offer his Will for...
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What happens when a lawyer failed to add something to the will that a client requested and the client died?
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Answered on January 07, 2013
As Mr. Ashman already pointed out, you cannot "fix" a Will after the person who it belongs to is deceased. It's not clear from your question,...
Why would an executor not close an estate?
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Answered on January 07, 2013
You've already gotten some good answers, but just to make clear, in Georgia, if the requirements for an Executor to file inventories and reports...
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How can I ensure that my wishes will be carried out?
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Answered on January 07, 2013
Yes, assuming your primary residence is in Georgia you can prepare an Advance Directive for Health Care and name someone other than your husband as...
