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Is it legal/ethical for a lawyer to give money to an inheritor before the will has been through probate?
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Answered on March 17, 2013
It is proper and ethical for the attorney to make a partial distribution if it is determined that money is availible to pay all bills, taxes etc.
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I NEED IMMEDIATE HELP PLEASE
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Answered on March 17, 2013
Just went through this for a client and had to hire a private firm for autopsy.
The funeral home can give you a referral.
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My father is making some very bad financial decisions and is involved in a money scam.
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Answered on March 16, 2013
He needs to have a legal guardian appointed as soon as possible.
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My mother won a lawsuit on behalf of my decease grandmother. am entitled to portion of that money.
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Answered on March 16, 2013
It appears that your grandmother should have been the recepient of the lawsuit money which means it should have been in her estate.
Therefore -her...
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My husband died last week. No will. We've been separated over 2 years but still married. We lived on a small farm (40 acres). I
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Answered on March 16, 2013
This forum cannot provide what you really need-your own attorney to represent you during this tough time.
You have spousal rights-so you need to...
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My friend just found out His brother has just passed away leaving him as the sole beneficiary on the family trust what can he do
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Answered on March 16, 2013
Who is trustee?
He will need to hire and experienced
trust attorney to represent his rights.
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Am I entitled to a copy of a will if I am suppose to be a beneficiary?
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Answered on March 16, 2013
I agree with NO and NO.
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How do I get legal guardianship of a child
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Answered on March 16, 2013
Attorney Morcroft has given you a good summary of your options.
if the mother has a "good chance" to prevail-she probably will.
If she is not a...
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Trust
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Answered on March 16, 2013
Your question is not clear.
Did your father leave his estate to you with your son as a trustee?
Whose rights do you want to severor...
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Is it legal to take the maker of a will who is mentally incompetent to an attorney and have the executor changed?
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Answered on March 16, 2013
Deciding if a person is competent when signing a will is often a judgement call.
You would need medical testimony to have a valid claim.
If you...
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