Joseph Franklin Pippen Jr.'s Answers (10121)

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Is the new will signed by a blind and sick woman at 91, notorized by attorney and witnessed by his business friends valid?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 02, 2009

I think the best way to answer this question is to say that the most common challenge to contest wills are to prove incompetence or undue...

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Florida trustee asks why a second trustee, UK citizen living in UK, makes sense?

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 02, 2009

Co-trustees would both have to sign everything(big delay) and out of country trustees sometimes bring there laws into play. In this case -it would...

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We want our children to be assured of each receiving their inheritance even if one of us remarries after the others death.

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 01, 2009

Thanks for question. This is a common concern. I usually recommend two trusts-one for each spouse. The first to die's trust gives income only to...

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If I have a simple estate can I get a feee will form that will work for Florida

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 01, 2009

I would not recommend you trying this yourself. You should be able to find attorney to prepare a solid will for less than $100.

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My father is 84 years old and has become incapable of managing his financial affairs. His wife will not let us intervene.

Joseph's answer | Answered on February 01, 2009

This is a common situation and I understand how you feel. I think you have two choices. The easier(except for wife's influence) would be to get...

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I am drawing up my personal will and live in Jacksonville, FL.

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 31, 2009

The PR needs to be a Florida resident or blood relative or spouse of blood relative. Relative or spouse can live anywhere.

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I am married and my husband has a will and revocable trust - nothing we own is in my name except my name is on home

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 31, 2009

Yes-I would ask. It would be nice to know if he has provided for you. If not-you can contest his will and take at least 30% marital share. If you...

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I need info on a Revokable trust. I would like forms to do this with. Will this need to be recorded?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 31, 2009

A trust does not need to be recorded. Since you desire to leave assets to grandchildren and have retirement accounts-it should be prepared by...

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My home is in a trust. Can I change the beneficiary of the trust or should I change the ownership to me personally.

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 31, 2009

If you have a living revocable trust and you are the grantor-you can change the beneficiary of the trust. have an attorney to review trust and...

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I live in florida. I am co-executor of a will with a lawyer in florida.

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 31, 2009

You may order a copy of the will from the probate clerk in the county the deceased person was a resident..

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