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My husband passed away 2 weeks ago. His life insurance named his father as beneficiary. Is there anything that I can do?
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Answered on October 16, 2014
Unless your husband was not mentally competent to name a beneficiary, or if some type of fraud was exerted upon him the naming of a beneficiary was...
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How do I contest a will with out a lawyer?
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Answered on October 16, 2014
Of course you would not have standing to contest the will. However, your husband would. However, he should consult an attorney to see if there...
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Michigan Dad passed no will,I am only heir.has Realestate.Can not afford attorney.If I let house foreclose do I need probate
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Answered on October 16, 2014
If there is equity in the home, i.e. if the home is worth more than the mortgage, an attorney may be able to take the case with the understanding...
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Probate: Mother left written will. I was name Executrix. One sibling contests the validity. A hearing ruled it is good. But...
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Answered on October 16, 2014
I would consult a lawyer to determine the issues in the other state. It may be an ancillary probate proceeding. In any event you need to know...
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Do joint bank accounts get included in the estate or probate if there was no POD after my mom died?
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Answered on October 16, 2014
If it was a joint account the monies in the account would go directly to the survivor of the account, notwithstanding the will or probate.
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Are insurance policies included in probate court? I was named a beneficiary on my cousins policy.
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Answered on October 15, 2014
Usually insurance passes outside of the will to the beneficiary.
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Could my two sisters probate a joint savings account that I have shared with my mom?
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Answered on October 15, 2014
If the account was joint then the survivor would become the sole owner of the account. Greg Kinnamon www.gregkinnamon.com
Can I get a quitclaim deed or must I go through probate first for heirs property?
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Answered on October 15, 2014
The answer is no, you cannot take it upon yourself and dispose of the property. You will have to administer the estate. The personal...
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Are both the attorney and the personal representative entitled to fees in a probate estate?
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Answered on October 15, 2014
Yes, the personal representative and the attorney play different roles in the Probate process.
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Is $3000 a reasonable fee for a will probate?
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Answered on October 15, 2014
Yes, it depends upon the value of the assets of the estate. There may be many deeds of assent that would have to be prepared and filed for...
