Joseph Franklin Pippen Jr.'s Answers (10121)

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How do I know if my father-in-law left a will when he died?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2016

How would you know if he had a will? You and your wife and her sister would have to find it by looking through his important papers or safe...

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Can I dispute the distribution to a non-family member even though the first two thirds were already distributed?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2016

Without a will-the three shares vest with the 3 siblings. If one of the three dies-their share would be distributed according to their will or trust.

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Is his best course of action at 18 y/o to issue a disclaimer? Must he wait on disclaimer for two years until 18? Other options?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 28, 2016

If you disclaim-the house or proceeds would be distributed according to the contingent provisions in the will or trust. What are the contingent...

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Can she legally do her will herself then have it notarized at her bank?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 27, 2016

She should also have an attorney review other options like a living trust and/or Lady Bird deed.

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Who can be held liable for the damage to our property, those with the "life estate," their three adult children or all of them?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 27, 2016

According to your question and facts-"those you have the life estate caused the problem". Without any more information-they might would appear to...

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How do we determine how tax we will owe on the property

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 27, 2016

No federal estate tax if estate is less than 5.4 million. Is the estate larger than 5.4 million.

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Is it sufficient to accomplish our needs with a joint (one will) last will and testament.

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 27, 2016

I'm on the same page with recommending two separate wills.

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As an granddaughter, how can I be named as executor of estate for my grandmothers house in Philadelphia?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 27, 2016

You need to hire a probate attorney to draft papers for your mother and uncle to sign consenting to your appointment as executor and a beneficiary...

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Can a spouse receive the home if other spouse dies during divorce proceedings?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

I am a Florida attorney and what it is worth-I think Attorney Rossmeissi has given you the best answer. If the wife is willing to waive her...

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What am I supposed to say to the bank as PR of estate? Should my probate attorney be able to help me? No response from him.

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

Attorney Foster has given you a great answer and advice. Your attorney should be advising you instead of you seeking advice on this site. Seek...

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