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So she can stay in the house even if she lives somewhere else? Also she is using my mother name on the utilities is that legal?

S.'s answer | Answered on May 22, 2018

Get your mother's probate case open and you can change this. You may also need to open and estate for your brother if he ends up being a...

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Does an estate have to be probated by a lawyer or can the executor present the papers to the Judge ?

S.'s answer | Answered on May 22, 2018

You are not required to have an attorney help you probate an estate. However, because there are requirements for drafting of documents to present...

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My ex has been hospitalized can his family take away his daughter's vechile?it is in her name?

S.'s answer | Answered on May 22, 2018

I'm not sure how the Aunt could change take away an auto titled in someone's name other than the Principal whom she is the POA for. . . If your...

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Are the trustees of a trust obligated to identify the trust on the rental agreement?

S.'s answer | Answered on May 22, 2018

Rental agreements are supposed to be contracted between renters and the "owners" of the property. Since the trust is the owner it should be...

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After the court finds a trust to be valid why would they keep the case under court supervision?

S.'s answer | Answered on May 22, 2018

If you are concerned, then you are well within your rights to contact the courts and ask for an explanation.

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Can a trustee of a revolvable trust change anything they want in the trust.

S.'s answer | Answered on May 22, 2018

Tough question because it sounds like there are some family dynamics that are really at issue. To answer your question, yes in almost every case a...

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Do joint bank accounts go through the estate?

S.'s answer | Answered on May 22, 2018

I agree with both of the previous answers. Keep in mind the big picture, contract law will supersede probate law. If the accounts are owned in a...

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If a home is in foreclosure why would you want to probate?

S.'s answer | Answered on May 22, 2018

I understand your frustration and it can often seem to be a waste of time. The only thing I can think of as a reason for you to probate is if...

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How do I go,about getting custody of someones baby as soon as they are born and the mother consents and the father is unknown

S.'s answer | Answered on May 22, 2018

This is a pretty technical area of the law. I highly recommend you seek the advice of an attorney in your area who works in field. You can do...

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Would a contestant of a will with no lawyer on the grounds of the person believes there intended to ?

S.'s answer | Answered on May 22, 2018

If you have the original will that is purported to be the final last will and testament, then you should probate that will. Then if there is will...

S. Brad Dozier's Answers (205)

So she can stay in the house even if she lives somewhere else? Also she is using my mother name on the utilities is that legal?

Does an estate have to be probated by a lawyer or can the executor present the papers to the Judge ?

My ex has been hospitalized can his family take away his daughter's vechile?it is in her name?

Are the trustees of a trust obligated to identify the trust on the rental agreement?

After the court finds a trust to be valid why would they keep the case under court supervision?

Can a trustee of a revolvable trust change anything they want in the trust.

Do joint bank accounts go through the estate?

If a home is in foreclosure why would you want to probate?

How do I go,about getting custody of someones baby as soon as they are born and the mother consents and the father is unknown

Would a contestant of a will with no lawyer on the grounds of the person believes there intended to ?