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Statue of Limitations on will. Does this apply to my situation?

Ruth's answer | Answered on February 11, 2015

It is certainly possible that you (and your sibblings, if any) would inherit your father's share of his father's estate. It is also possible that...

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What options do I have to get a house back, what kind of lawyer do I need, and should I petition to get legal ability to decide?

Ruth's answer | Answered on February 11, 2015

If your mother is considering divorce, she needs to consult a divorce attorney and present all of the facts. If your mother's husband is not...

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My brother is adopted. When is he no longer my mom legal responsibility.

Ruth's answer | Answered on February 11, 2015

If your brother is adopted, his adopted mother and father are the persons who set the rules for him and are, in a sense, responsible for him. When...

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My Father; James R White, passed away recently and I would like to find out how his estate will be dispersed....

Ruth's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

You can check the probate court file in the county where he resided to see if an estate has been opened. It appears that you were not close to your...

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Rights as surviving spouse residing in home of decedent?

Ruth's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

I'm sorry for your loss but I'm pleased that you will meet with an attorney. He or she will be able to guide you and answer your questions - based...

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When settling a case, does the remaining money have to be split 3 ways evenly? Mom is incapacitated and doesn't have one child?

Ruth's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

Please consult another attorney if you feel uncomfortable with the first attorney's suggestion.

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Mom Passed, Had brothers x-wife listed in will, do we have to give what mom left to her, (250.00) there was not enough to cover

Ruth's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

I hope you have a probate attorney who can answer these questions. If no, please take the will to an estate attorney for a consoltation. First,...

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My father passed away and had no will. My mother passed away about 9 years ago. He remarried but never changed the deed,

Ruth's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

Please check with a TN estate attorney. Technically, since your mother predeceased you father, the property was his at his death. But, the new wife...

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No benificiery named on a $2000 life ins policy. Will this have to go through probate? Other assets covered by living trust.

Ruth's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

Yes, it needs to go through probate - but you can use Independent Probate or even a more simplified version. Check with an estate attorney to get...

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Can I apply for Guardianship for my stepdaughter whose mother doesn't have custody of?

Ruth's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

Your husband is his dauther's legal "natural" guardian. He can write a letter giving you authority to speak with medical personnel, etc. if he is...

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Statue of Limitations on will. Does this apply to my situation?

What options do I have to get a house back, what kind of lawyer do I need, and should I petition to get legal ability to decide?

My brother is adopted. When is he no longer my mom legal responsibility.

My Father; James R White, passed away recently and I would like to find out how his estate will be dispersed....

Rights as surviving spouse residing in home of decedent?

When settling a case, does the remaining money have to be split 3 ways evenly? Mom is incapacitated and doesn't have one child?

Mom Passed, Had brothers x-wife listed in will, do we have to give what mom left to her, (250.00) there was not enough to cover

My father passed away and had no will. My mother passed away about 9 years ago. He remarried but never changed the deed,

No benificiery named on a $2000 life ins policy. Will this have to go through probate? Other assets covered by living trust.

Can I apply for Guardianship for my stepdaughter whose mother doesn't have custody of?