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Trying to figure out what my daughter has to do legally with regards to handling her mothers recent death. There is no will.

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

if there are no assets then there is no need to file probate. if there is a will however there is a requirement to file the will and that should be...

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I am doing this for my girlfriend. She supposedly had a hysterectomy in 2007, she has proofs of this.

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

the only suggestion is that she ask 5 more lawyers and if they all tell her that the statute of limitations has run then i would conclude that the...

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Can I safely let a house go into foreclosure that was under a deceased person's name and underwater?

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

you as the beneficiary do not have to take an inheritance. consult a probate lawyer to discuss the method of disclaiming your interest. it will...

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Can my friend get her house back in her name after deeding the house to her neice in 2009.

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 19, 2012

your friend needs a lawyer. if she has a life estate she has the present possessory rights to the property and cannot be put out. the lawyer can...

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After death of my father I wanted to transfer assets of joint account to the estate account so I can share it with my sister

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 19, 2012

you should have a probate lawyer review the transfer. in many instances it may not be a taxable gift if the proper documentation can be established...

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Family member co trustee with corporate trustee

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 19, 2012

a trustee has the right to be paid for his services.. like all people entitled to payment they have the right to waive that payment. the waiver of...

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How to transfer ownership of house into two separate living trust?

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 19, 2012

you really need to have a lawyer review the trusts and then advise you on how to prepare a deed. he or she will then prepare a deed that correctly...

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What recourse does the remaining co-owner have to share in the money received?

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 19, 2012

seek the advice of a lawyer. in most states when it involves real property matters such as joint tenancy is listed on the recorded deed or recorded...

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My question is my mom was issued a check from computer shares in her deceased father's name and they refuse to change the name

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 19, 2012

see a probate lawyer... there are in many jurisdictions summary procedures that a lawyer can handle that will in short time allow the check to be...

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I am wanting to become a lawyer, not sure what specialty though, I want something exciting and that makes good money. Any advice

Jeff's answer | Answered on June 19, 2012

some lawyers know what they want to do because they grew up wanting to do a certain type practice...others try various areas before they find what...

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