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Mother died without a will. Two sisters are not going to give me my share. What can I do?

Loraine's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

My condolences on your loss. If your mother died without a Will, then her heirs would be her spouse (if she were married at the time of her death),...

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In a Will where Item 2 states all debts, etc shall be paid, and Item 3 lists specific bequests, do the debts get paid first?

Loraine's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

In Georgia, debts of the decedent get paid in full before any beneficiaries receive assets under a Will. The "residuum" is the amount left in an...

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My ex-husband's tax return was intercepted for arrears and the money was returned to him. Can I do anything to get the money?

Loraine's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

I changed the practice area on your question from Tax to Family law because seems that it isn't really a tax question any more. If the IRS or the...

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My child's father has not been in their life. My child has passed and the father wants the money from their trust.

Loraine's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

Please accept my condolences on your loss and the added stress the child's father's actions must be causing you. As the first respondent pointed...

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Must a Georgia Lawyer draw up a will for property in Georgia to be Probated

Loraine's answer | Answered on July 19, 2012

I'm not certain from your question whether the testator has his primary residence in Georgia or Alabama. Ideally, the Will would be prepared by an...

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Is there anyway the judge wouldn't make us sell the home?

Loraine's answer | Answered on July 19, 2012

My condolences to you on your loss. I would like to point out that there is no probate if there is no Will- what occurs where there is no Will is...

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Is it necessary to probate a will in Oconee County ?

Loraine's answer | Answered on July 18, 2012

My condolences on your loss. If your sister's bank account and stocks were set up with her as the sole owner and without any "payable on death" or...

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How do I go about ending probate quickly?

Loraine's answer | Answered on July 18, 2012

Mr Ashman gives you excellent advice. Get a new lawyer as soon as possible.

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How do I find a copy of a will and if a will has been probated

Loraine's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

Mr. Ashman and Mr. Lipshutz have given you good answers. Unfortunately, if you don't have access to your grandfather's home and the Will has not...

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My parents made a Will twelve years ago. His children from a previous marriage were served a copy at his death.

Loraine's answer | Answered on July 14, 2012

Mr Ashman is correct in saying that you need to include a lot more information. I just wanted to add that, at least in Georgia, you can usually...

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Mother died without a will. Two sisters are not going to give me my share. What can I do?

In a Will where Item 2 states all debts, etc shall be paid, and Item 3 lists specific bequests, do the debts get paid first?

My ex-husband's tax return was intercepted for arrears and the money was returned to him. Can I do anything to get the money?

My child's father has not been in their life. My child has passed and the father wants the money from their trust.

Must a Georgia Lawyer draw up a will for property in Georgia to be Probated

Is there anyway the judge wouldn't make us sell the home?

Is it necessary to probate a will in Oconee County ?

How do I go about ending probate quickly?

How do I find a copy of a will and if a will has been probated

My parents made a Will twelve years ago. His children from a previous marriage were served a copy at his death.