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Can a trustee do what they want with parents accounts if one has died and cut the other out if married at time of death.

Stephanie's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

Your question is somewhat confusing.... If there is a trustee, then there is a trust. The trust document, as well as, Chapter 736 of the Florida...

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Probate estate 4 have pass do i still need to place a ad in the paper to notify creditors

Stephanie's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

Since your mom has been deceased for more than 2 years, you should be able to do a summary administration of her estate and avoid the need for a...

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What do I do if the custodians of my inherited IRA account will not sign the account over to me, the sole beneficiary?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

Although I know that you do not want to hear this, you are going to have to hire an attorney to assist you with this matter. Your efforts, thus...

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I was awarded $300,000 = Take home nothing for me

Stephanie's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

I agree with the other attorneys who posted on your question. You need to go consult with an experienced probate attorney on this matter PRONTO. ...

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Are there any Pro Bono attorneys that can handle guardianship cases.

Stephanie's answer | Answered on June 11, 2014

You can check with your local legal aid society to see if they can help you with finding an attorney to handle the guardianship pro bono....

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Probate question

Stephanie's answer | Answered on June 09, 2014

Please contact a local probate attorney ASAP. There are many facets with this matter that need to be discussed in detail in order to properly...

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I have recently discovered my brother did not honor my fathers will from 1998 is it too late to sue?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on June 09, 2014

It all depends on how the property was titled when your father passed away, as well as, if there was a probate of your father's estate. Please...

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Are there any lawyers that would take payments?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

I am sorry to hear about your situation. Check with the local legal aid society and bar association to see if you can get assistance with this...

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How do I reclaim my home from my 64 year old mother and her husband? It was all agreed to verbally with no lease.

Stephanie's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

You need to consult with a local real estate attorney that is familiar with the laws on unlawful detainer to assist you with this process.

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If I use a Lady Bird for an investment property to avoid probate, what will the impact be on the capital basis after my death?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

You really need to discuss this with your CPA.

Stephanie Sauer Woods's Answers (570)

Can a trustee do what they want with parents accounts if one has died and cut the other out if married at time of death.

Probate estate 4 have pass do i still need to place a ad in the paper to notify creditors

What do I do if the custodians of my inherited IRA account will not sign the account over to me, the sole beneficiary?

I was awarded $300,000 = Take home nothing for me

Are there any Pro Bono attorneys that can handle guardianship cases.

Probate question

I have recently discovered my brother did not honor my fathers will from 1998 is it too late to sue?

Are there any lawyers that would take payments?

How do I reclaim my home from my 64 year old mother and her husband? It was all agreed to verbally with no lease.

If I use a Lady Bird for an investment property to avoid probate, what will the impact be on the capital basis after my death?