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My brother passed away last year and his storage company will not release his property held in the unit what action can I take

Douglas's answer | Answered on June 22, 2009

You will need to file a Petition in the probate court to commence probate and be named the Personal Representative (executor). Then file a...

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Is this quote unreasonable?

Douglas's answer | Answered on June 22, 2009

The bulk of of the price is probably the cost of drawing up the trusts. I cannot speak for the local costs in MA but I would suggest obtaining...

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I have no money and need to get legal help with turning a estate in my name i have will.just need help

Douglas's answer | Answered on June 22, 2009

Check with your local county bar association. Often times they have self-help clinics. In Florida, however, chances are you will need an attorney...

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I have a 2007 Saturn Ion that has an electrical problem that the dealership has not been able to fix.

Douglas's answer | Answered on June 21, 2009

I recommend contacting the Better Business Bureau's Auto Line. You may be able to seek arbitration through their program rather than working...

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Does the lemon law apply to an as-is warranty?

Douglas's answer | Answered on June 21, 2009

Sorry, the lemon law only applies to new vehicles.

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Can a person living in Colorado be appointed a trustee for a trust drawn up in Maryland?

Douglas's answer | Answered on June 21, 2009

You can name your daughter as a back-up trustee as long as she meets the requirements of a trustee (i.e. not a convicted felon, etc.). Because she...

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My wife passed away a year ago.She had stock in her name.How do I go about transfer and sale of this to fund my daughters colleg

Douglas's answer | Answered on June 20, 2009

The first thing I would do is contact the shareholder services department of the company or the brokerage firm administering the stock. Depending...

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My father passed away in Houston, TX but was a resident of New Mexico. I am the eexecutor. Do I need to file in both TX and NM?

Douglas's answer | Answered on June 20, 2009

Typically probate can be filed in the state of where the decedent was last residing or where he died. When real property is located in another...

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My brother passed away in Florida and has a car. He did not leave will. Is a death certificate enough to bring to DMV?

Douglas's answer | Answered on June 20, 2009

If the vehicle was the only car your brother used for personal use, then the vehicle is exempt from probate per Florida Statutes. If there is more...

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I was named beneficiary to someone's retirement money, does the estate take it all to pay off bills first?

Douglas's answer | Answered on June 20, 2009

If the retirement funds are coming out of a pension plan, 401(k), or similar financial instrument, then the money will pass to the beneficiary...

Douglas Ron Coenson's Answers (585)

My brother passed away last year and his storage company will not release his property held in the unit what action can I take

Is this quote unreasonable?

I have no money and need to get legal help with turning a estate in my name i have will.just need help

I have a 2007 Saturn Ion that has an electrical problem that the dealership has not been able to fix.

Does the lemon law apply to an as-is warranty?

Can a person living in Colorado be appointed a trustee for a trust drawn up in Maryland?

My wife passed away a year ago.She had stock in her name.How do I go about transfer and sale of this to fund my daughters colleg

My father passed away in Houston, TX but was a resident of New Mexico. I am the eexecutor. Do I need to file in both TX and NM?

My brother passed away in Florida and has a car. He did not leave will. Is a death certificate enough to bring to DMV?

I was named beneficiary to someone's retirement money, does the estate take it all to pay off bills first?