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Father passed away, does have will, step sister wont share his attorneys name/contact info. She is now clearing out his house.

Gary's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

You should find a qualified probate attorney who practices where your father resided (assuming Iowa) to protect your interests, produce...

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Before I hired parttime caretaker for step-father in Wash., was sole heir; now, am disinherited. Can wait 'til he dies to act?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

Unless your stepfather is incompetent at the time of signing his will, he can make his own decisions as to his will and disposition of property. ...

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Can my brother sell the house of our deceased sister after majority of my siblings gave him an Authority to sell?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

I agree with Attorney Callahan and you are understanding well. The estate should be filed and an administrator/personal representative should be...

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As P.R. of an estate in a Probate, how can we get much needed access to estate funds when that bank is denying us access?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

The estate and you as PR need to be represented by experienced probate counsel as soon as possible. If the bank official does not recognize your...

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Does the responsibility of an institutional executor of an estate (in Montana) generally include liquidating items no one wants

Gary's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. Obtain written permission (or releases) from the heir(s) who were supposed to receive the specific items.

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Can I make payments to probate and how long do I have to pay it off if so?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

It is unclear if you are referring to the court costs or attorney fees, or both. With regard to court costs, depending upon the size of the...

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Mother deceased I am only son with no will I was told I inherited her home when I sell will I owe taxes?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

I agree with my colleagues on the treatment of the property for federal tax purposes. As you probably already know, there is no state income tax...

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I was beneficiary told to pay mortgage all bills of deceased 2 years later got letter your not beneficiary Is this fraud?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

The consensus is that you need an attorney to help you with this issue. Who told you to pay the mortgage? The personal representative? Even it...

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Does the PR in Washington state have any duty to share the information regarding the estate with the other heirs/beneficiaries?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

I agree with Attorney Kampbell that some information should be provided by the personal representative. However, your sister is clearly not being...

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Can the Executor allow a beneficiary to live in the deceased estates.

Gary's answer | Answered on August 04, 2013

I agree with my colleagues that your uncle as the executor has a good deal of discretion. He is charged with protecting the estate assets for the...

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Father passed away, does have will, step sister wont share his attorneys name/contact info. She is now clearing out his house.

Before I hired parttime caretaker for step-father in Wash., was sole heir; now, am disinherited. Can wait 'til he dies to act?

Can my brother sell the house of our deceased sister after majority of my siblings gave him an Authority to sell?

As P.R. of an estate in a Probate, how can we get much needed access to estate funds when that bank is denying us access?

Does the responsibility of an institutional executor of an estate (in Montana) generally include liquidating items no one wants

Can I make payments to probate and how long do I have to pay it off if so?

Mother deceased I am only son with no will I was told I inherited her home when I sell will I owe taxes?

I was beneficiary told to pay mortgage all bills of deceased 2 years later got letter your not beneficiary Is this fraud?

Does the PR in Washington state have any duty to share the information regarding the estate with the other heirs/beneficiaries?

Can the Executor allow a beneficiary to live in the deceased estates.