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My father died May 18th 2013. He has a new wife of 12 months. When does she have to show us the will?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 29, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. If there is a Will and there are probate assets, whoever is selected as executor or personal representative will provide...

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Is the primary residence of my recently deceased stepfather residing in st lucie county florida, considered a homestead asset?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 29, 2013

The primary residence of a decedent is constitutional homestead - - - but whether it should be distributed to you and your brother (stepchildren)...

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I COSIGNED FOR A LOAN AND THE MAIN PERSON ON LOAN IS ALWAYS LATE OR NOT MAKING PAYMENTS WHEN HE SAYS HE IS. DO I HAVE ANY RIGHTS

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 29, 2013

You can make the payments on time and try to collect from the other person; you can suggest that the other person fill out a form so that the...

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Executor of will lost the will. 2 heirs. Executor is felon.

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

Check with a probate attorney ASAP. In many states, a felon is not eligible to serve as executor. I cannot tell what your status really is. If your...

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How does one find out the details of a trust ? i received a copy of my mothers will from probate all assets to go to the trust

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

If you are a qualified beneficiary of the trust, you should receive a copy of the trust from the trustee. If someone is a life estate beneficiary...

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My grandpa died left me a m/h verbally let family stay there and now they r trying to keep it what can i do there was no will.

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

Since there is no will, an intestate (without a will) probate estate needs to be opened. Oral gifts before death are difficult to prove. Oral wills...

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I currently have legal guardianship of my niece & nephew. Their mother has petitioned to get them back. What can I do?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

Work with your attorney to respond to your sister's petition. You meed to object to the petition and state the facts why her petition should not be...

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My Mom passed away earlier in the month and we are trying to figure out our liability regarding her home.

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. There is no easy answer to your question.You can gather the facts by speaking with a realtor about selling and short sale;...

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I have a suspended license in Texas and I was offered a job in Arizona that requires an Arizona license. What are my options?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

It sounds as though you have no options. Arizona will check the status of your TX license before issuing a new license. The insurance company will...

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Can i buy a car from a dealership if my license's been suspended in FL?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

If you want to purchase the car, listen to the dealer. See if you can co-sign the loan; but, if not, it needs to be financed by the person with the...

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