Questions answered by Ronald A. Jones

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How do we get a death certificate

Ronald's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

It can take a while to get a death certificate, depending on your jurisdiction, even if the death was 'expected'. I've seen it take up to a few...

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My sister passed away 10 days ago. My mother passed 4 days ago. Who gets the estate, myself or split with my sisters husband

Ronald's answer | Answered on November 12, 2015

You need to talk to a lawyer; it looks like you're in Maine but that doesn't mean your mom was there; you need to talk to a lawyer in whatever...

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Inheritance from parent

Ronald's answer | Answered on November 10, 2015

It is going to depend. Florida has an "anti lapse" statute; which essentially says that IF the will is silent on it, THEN IF your husband is...

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Beneficiary Clarification Part II

Ronald's answer | Answered on September 30, 2014

I understand from your question that you are in Delaware; but the key question is, what state is the will being probated in, i.e, where did your...

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How can I kick out my relative from my own home. That they think is there's now.

Ronald's answer | Answered on June 27, 2013

Ejectment action. But you do need to hire a lawyer to bring it; it's fairly technical type of suit and if you don't know what you're doing it is...

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When a person passes away and leaves property, is it normal procedure to have a title search done by a lawyer before court will

Ronald's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

I wouldn't say it's 'normal' and it is probably uncommon but there might be very good reason to do so prior to probate; i.e., if decedent had...

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How long does it take for me to sign some documents that the attorney wants me to sign before it goes into probate ?

Ronald's answer | Answered on November 28, 2012

If you have questions about the documents and your rights, then you should hire your own lawyer at your own expense and have him review the...

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My brother was sent a Petition to note that I am filing in the Florida court as Personal Representative for my mother's estate.

Ronald's answer | Answered on October 08, 2012

Basically, you need to wait until he objects and deal with it at the time. If he does object, then your lawyer should be able to respond;...

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My grandmother died 18 years ago without a will. My aunt (her daughter) has served me and 13 other surviving family members

Ronald's answer | Answered on December 08, 2011

Ok, this is in Florida and this is kind of peculiar to Florida. Basically a petition to determine homestead status deals with who stands to...

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My brother is subtracting the cost of $28,062.23. for expenses from the sale of my fathers house, I blieve it is excessive?

Ronald's answer | Answered on August 03, 2011

This is going to depend on a several things. First, was this your father's homestead; i.e., was it his primary house that he lived in during his...

Ronald A. Jones's Answers (25)

How do we get a death certificate

My sister passed away 10 days ago. My mother passed 4 days ago. Who gets the estate, myself or split with my sisters husband

Inheritance from parent

Beneficiary Clarification Part II

How can I kick out my relative from my own home. That they think is there's now.

When a person passes away and leaves property, is it normal procedure to have a title search done by a lawyer before court will

How long does it take for me to sign some documents that the attorney wants me to sign before it goes into probate ?

My brother was sent a Petition to note that I am filing in the Florida court as Personal Representative for my mother's estate.

My grandmother died 18 years ago without a will. My aunt (her daughter) has served me and 13 other surviving family members

My brother is subtracting the cost of $28,062.23. for expenses from the sale of my fathers house, I blieve it is excessive?