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My husband past away june15,2014.i askrd. Jis mom and sisters to help with the cremation. They said no they didnt have the money
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Answered on June 26, 2014
Generally, the persons entitled to ashes are the persons who would inherit under the law of the state where the decedent lived. Please consult a...
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My mom and dad were getting a divorce the papers where never signed and my mother passed in a car accident she had property in
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Answered on June 26, 2014
Since they were still legally married, a spouse is entitled to some property - whether it's that particular property or not should be determined in...
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My brother filed for power of attorney vover 2 years ago and has been misusing it.
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Answered on June 23, 2014
The best way to proceed is to take the evidence you have to an estate attorney. He or she can review the documents and advise you.
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Someone loaded me money in 2006, we never did an agreement. They passed away in 2011.
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Answered on June 23, 2014
Did you sign a promissory note? Did he keep a record of loans in a notebook? There must have been some kind of paper trail for the family to...
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I received payment to the estate of my mother c/o myself. my bank wont take it yet. I don't know what to do.
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Answered on June 23, 2014
Have the creditors been paid? It appears that there is no probate estate since you state "it is a very
small amount." You need an estate account...
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I drafted a will for my friend at her request and arranged for a will ceremony with 2 of her friends. Probate question.
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Answered on June 23, 2014
You have a problem! Online forms are very questionable. You - a non attorney - drafted the will in which you received a $50,000 bequest. It appears...
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In a divorce, is the wife responsible for half of the husband debt? i.e; Medical
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Answered on June 23, 2014
A spouse should not be responsible for another spouse's medical bills if he or she did not sign for them. Check with your diorce attorney.
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I loaned my son in law 100 k to purchase a 500 k home in south Carolina. what is the best way to protect my investment.
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Answered on June 23, 2014
Please retain an attorney to prepare a promissory note that needs to be recorded so that it is 2nd in line with the mortgage note.
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If a person has their Will made in one state, and the person moves to another state, does anything about the Will "rules" change
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Answered on June 23, 2014
"Share and share alike" in the Will does not refer to the fee that the executor receives for administering the estate. So long as the Will was...
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What else can I do to prepare for termination of guardianship to get my children back?
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Answered on June 23, 2014
Yes - you should retain a guardianship attorney to represent you. This is too important for you to try to do by yourself. Your children's future is...
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