ESTATE ACCOUNTING
Can I personally file a request to the Surrogate court for a formal accounting to
be made?
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Answered on July 09, 2010
You may request an accounting for all estate property and assets. You can request an informal accounting and if they Executor or Administrator...
Does a sibling have to pay rent on a deceased parent's house as in it going through probate in alabama?
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Answered on April 07, 2010
I agree with Mr. Frederick's answer. Having someone live in the house will save on insurance and risk of vandalization. If there are more than...
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My mother and father had an irevocable living trust. He is passed and she would like to change the executor(trustee). how?
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Answered on March 09, 2010
I agree with the last answer but would add that if your mother feels that your sister isn't handling the trust properly, she could have the court...
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Can i sell my deceased husbands car?He had no will.
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Answered on March 09, 2010
In Madison County and most counties in North Alabama where I practice, you are able to go to the License Department and fill out an affidavit and...
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Probating a will.
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Answered on March 09, 2010
Since ther grandson is 19, then he is a legal adult and can represent his own interests and not his mother.
She cannot sue you unless you do not...
I am executor of my fathers estate.He has a judgement against him can I sell real property to satisfy claim or is there a lein?
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Answered on March 09, 2010
If the judgment against him was filed with the Probate Records, it is a lien against the property and it cannot be sold (and clear title given to...
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What is exactly the executors duties? Can she do this?
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Answered on March 09, 2010
An executor has a duty to all heirs and creditors of the will. He or she is to safeguard the property of the estate and make sure that all bills...
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My parents have a joint irevocable living trust. He died 8 yrs. ago. Mother would like to disperse the trust.can she? taxes?
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Answered on March 09, 2010
There is no inheritance tax in Alabama. Depending on the powers granted in the trust, she shoudl be able to distribute or make a gift of trust...
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What is the difference between guardianship and Custody? which one is more perminent?
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Answered on March 03, 2010
Cutsody is through the Circuit Court and is more permanent and involved. Guardianship is through Probate Court and is an easier and quicker...
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Can someone claim me as a dependent without my consent
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Answered on February 10, 2010
The person must provide over 50% of your support during the year to be able to claim you as a dependent. You could file married jointly or...