Questions answered by Gary Todd Dupler

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Will my mother's house go towards her medical debt when she dies?

Gary's answer | Answered on July 30, 2013

The house is at risk and your mother certainly should have some estate planning. Judging from the comments to Attorney Reed's response, action...

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Will my mom's life insurance go towards her medical debt when she dies, instead of her beneficiaries?

Gary's answer | Answered on July 30, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. Unless life insurance is payable to your mother's estate, it passes directly to the beneficiaries. The only hiccup...

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Do I need a probate lawyer is this something we can do ourselves?

Gary's answer | Answered on July 30, 2013

Summary probate administration is a type of small estate probate process in Florida. You should have a Florida probate attorney assist you with...

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Mom died. All assets are in both names except 2 cars. Can he transfer them with the death certificate or must he probate?

Gary's answer | Answered on July 30, 2013

The Tennessee Department of Revenue supplies the following instructions for transferring titles of motor vehicles to surviving spouses: "To change...

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Is it Wise to Talk to Opposing Council?

Gary's answer | Answered on July 30, 2013

You have asked several questions and you should consult directly with an attorney. In general, an attorney is not in the same position as a law...

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Question regarding warranty deed?

Gary's answer | Answered on July 30, 2013

You should find a real estate/probate attorney practicing in your area to review the deed. Such a review and consultation would likely be a...

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How to set up estate after death

Gary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

Are there other assets? There are different types of processes depending upon the size of the estate and the character of your mother's assets. ...

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Received bill and threat of being turned into collections for move out charges at a senior living facility

Gary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

You should ask for an itemized statement. After reviewing the statement, put your position in writing. You won't know which charges are...

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Putting beneficiary names on property in another state

Gary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

The law of the state where the property is located takes precedence. Generally, an ancillary (secondary) probate proceeding is required to...

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My mother passed away leaving property in her name that property was never probated and my father resides in the home my brother

Gary's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

Sorry to hear about your father. You and your other siblings should find a qualified Florida elder law/probate attorney who practices in the area...

Gary Todd Dupler's Answers (356)

Will my mother's house go towards her medical debt when she dies?

Will my mom's life insurance go towards her medical debt when she dies, instead of her beneficiaries?

Do I need a probate lawyer is this something we can do ourselves?

Mom died. All assets are in both names except 2 cars. Can he transfer them with the death certificate or must he probate?

Is it Wise to Talk to Opposing Council?

Question regarding warranty deed?

How to set up estate after death

Received bill and threat of being turned into collections for move out charges at a senior living facility

Putting beneficiary names on property in another state

My mother passed away leaving property in her name that property was never probated and my father resides in the home my brother