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Probate judge ordered Dad's house sold (not yet homestead). As PR, can I deduct my fees, attorneys fees and costs per the will?
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Answered on July 05, 2012
The value of homestead property is not used to calculate administrative fees. However, expenses other that PR and attorney fees that are related...
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Mom died: has 1 child, heir. She had 1 ins. check from her work w/ no benef. listed. Our bank said we need exc of est. account.
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Answered on March 02, 2011
All of the above is true regarding the fee. One consideration is creditors. If the decedent had many creditors, they will be entitled to notice...
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Mother in law is in nusrsing home has too much $$$ to be eligible for medicaid.
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Answered on March 02, 2011
Your mother-in-law likely has many choices beyond buying / renting a house. So far, everyone who has answered has recommended you speak with a...
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Concerning nursing home
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Answered on January 11, 2011
Gifts made by the couple to their son will likely cause penalties for eligibility. One may not transfer money or other property for less than...
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I want to change my second beneficiary on my will and add someone else. What form do I use?
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Answered on December 24, 2010
A codicil is one method of amending a will but most would simply draft a new will.
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Should I retain an attorney to see if my grandfather isn't being taken advantage of?
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Answered on November 13, 2010
You raise two issues; 1) does grandfather have the capacity to create a will, and 2) was he unduly influenced? Merely being diagnosed with...
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My brother has guardianship over me. We both agree I am now able to take care of myself. How do we revoke the guardianship?
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Answered on October 03, 2010
The process of restoration begins by you or your brother filing a document requesting to have your rights restored (petition for restoration). ...
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How do I legally force my stepmother to surrender some tangible items given to me via my Father's will?
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Answered on September 11, 2010
Your question does not indicate whether a personal representative has been appointed by a probate court. Although you use the term "distributed"...
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Can a revolcable trust override a bank account with a survivor on it
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Answered on September 07, 2010
Typically, the answer to your question is determined by how the account is titled. If it is titled in the name of the trust, then the trust will...
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Once your mother dies, can your father get his house back?
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Answered on September 04, 2010
Your mother and father's house, if it was their homestead, should have been an "exempt" asset for Medicaid eligibility purposes and not signed over...
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