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After the death of the trustees (both parents), will the lender of the loan require the beneficiary to acquire a new loan?

Alan's answer | Answered on December 22, 2013

Depends on the loan agreement. Usually as suggested above, their is some clause within it that may allow it to be called. However, most times, it...

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I took great care of my parents my entire life. My Mother recently passed. I am being kept away from my 87 yr. old Dad.

Alan's answer | Answered on December 02, 2013

That is what I would suggest, I might also suggest contacting the local agency that might deal with Elder abuse. In Florida, that is the...

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How do I found out about an insurance claim after my dad passed away

Alan's answer | Answered on November 27, 2013

I would suggest visiting the State of Florida site for unclaimed property. It can easily be searched as Florida Treasure Hunter.

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Does an estate have to go through probate?

Alan's answer | Answered on November 20, 2013

Everything my colleagues have posted above is correct. If the value of the home is under $75,000.00, they will have to seek a summary...

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Does the will have to have the article about the person paying the hospital bills first and then give inheritance??

Alan's answer | Answered on November 09, 2013

Hello. This is a little disjointed since I mixed statute and wisdom. The hospital will be a creditor of the estate likely if a will is filed in...

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I thought i still owned my property until i died then it would belong to my kids, now they want let me sell it how can i get out

Alan's answer | Answered on October 28, 2013

Bingo. I would just search on the web for real estate agents or brokers near you or even the yellow pages. Find one and they will help you sell...

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My wife's mother past away last year and her father told her that he is giving his new wife the house but my wife is on the deed

Alan's answer | Answered on October 28, 2013

As long as your wife is legally on the deed (you can check a copy of the deed at the property appraser's office in the county the property resides...

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My father passed away in 2009 in VA. I live in VA and did not find out about my father until 2010. My father also lived in VA.

Alan's answer | Answered on October 26, 2013

Tough, disclaimer is I am a Florida attorney not licensed in Virginia. If your dad lived in Virginia, you would have to check if he had any...

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Parents' estate is being sued for injury that occurred on property once in estate. As one of the heirs, can I be sued as well?

Alan's answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

I am not a licensed West Virginia attorney. All I can say is what I am saying applies to my knowledge of Florida law and probate here. However,...

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Am I entitled to a portion of an estate from my paternal grandmother who passed away last year and was just advised recently?

Alan's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

The truth is that you may not be entitled to any portion. Unless you were specifically designated as a beneficiary of a will or trust, or somehow...

Alan Jeffrey Reinfeld's Answers (22)

After the death of the trustees (both parents), will the lender of the loan require the beneficiary to acquire a new loan?

I took great care of my parents my entire life. My Mother recently passed. I am being kept away from my 87 yr. old Dad.

How do I found out about an insurance claim after my dad passed away

Does an estate have to go through probate?

Does the will have to have the article about the person paying the hospital bills first and then give inheritance??

I thought i still owned my property until i died then it would belong to my kids, now they want let me sell it how can i get out

My wife's mother past away last year and her father told her that he is giving his new wife the house but my wife is on the deed

My father passed away in 2009 in VA. I live in VA and did not find out about my father until 2010. My father also lived in VA.

Parents' estate is being sued for injury that occurred on property once in estate. As one of the heirs, can I be sued as well?

Am I entitled to a portion of an estate from my paternal grandmother who passed away last year and was just advised recently?