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How can i go by obtaining o copy of. A power of attorney of some one that has past

Michael's answer | Answered on December 07, 2015

Your facts are not very clear. Generally, if the bank account is in joint names, then it automatically passes to the surviving owner on death. ...

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How can i obtain one

Michael's answer | Answered on December 07, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. Your facts are insufficient to give an exact answer. I would add that often relatives contact law firms seeking...

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Am I entitled to the distribution regardless of what the trustee thinks?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 07, 2015

That's a very thorough and accurate answer from Mr. Gunthert. Discretionary distribution language in a trust is used for various reasons to...

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Do I have to leave the home that my brother bought and is it part of probate.?? Also how much time would I have to find a place?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 04, 2015

The short answer is no, they cannot force you out of the home with legal process (eviction) as it seems based on your description that you have...

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What is the easiest method to claim title to a property willed to me. 1Reopen the will 2. Go to court to gain quiet title

Michael's answer | Answered on December 04, 2015

If an asset is located after the estate is closed then it must be re-opened in order to the convey the new asset. The attorney who previously...

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Does the executor of the will get paid off the sale of the house or the value when my dad past away?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 04, 2015

The personal representative's compensation, if based on Florida Statute 733.617, is determined based on the inventory value of the estate, plus...

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Is my will enough or is there an easier, less costly way to do this.

Michael's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. Your situation is unfortunate. If the bank says that you need a court order for them to proceed, then you do. The bank...

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You purchase a car from a dealer and they add up all the fees including the taxes can they charge a percentage on state tax

Michael's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

The payments (including interest) you agreed to pay are based on the amount that you financed. If you financed the sales taxes due on the sales...

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Any suggestions on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

Michael's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

You may have been the victim of tax fraud for those years, however, you would have received many earlier notices from the IRS prior to the notice...

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My dad passed away without a will and has a condo under his name. I'm his only child. Can I inherit his condo? He has a widow.

Michael's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

As stated earlier, there are a number of variables that affect the answer to your question. I recommend that you and your step-mother meet...

Michael Louis Cahill's Answers (257)

How can i go by obtaining o copy of. A power of attorney of some one that has past

How can i obtain one

Am I entitled to the distribution regardless of what the trustee thinks?

Do I have to leave the home that my brother bought and is it part of probate.?? Also how much time would I have to find a place?

What is the easiest method to claim title to a property willed to me. 1Reopen the will 2. Go to court to gain quiet title

Does the executor of the will get paid off the sale of the house or the value when my dad past away?

Is my will enough or is there an easier, less costly way to do this.

You purchase a car from a dealer and they add up all the fees including the taxes can they charge a percentage on state tax

Any suggestions on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

My dad passed away without a will and has a condo under his name. I'm his only child. Can I inherit his condo? He has a widow.