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What rights as an heir do I have? Need suggestions of questions to ask. Will has not probated, and does it need to be probated

Gary's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

The short answer is that you should hire a probate attorney to protect your interests and to effectively probate the estate. Looking at the facts...

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Did i get ripped off from sister being a POA of my mother. She changed beneficiary 2 months before she died and i was original?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

My condolences on your mother and this situation. You should consult with a local probate/elder law attorney with regard to the suspicious...

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This is an estate question.

Gary's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

I agree with Attorney Elliott's response and that you should seek out a qualified NC probate attorney to assist you. If the estate has an...

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Can personal rep transfer title of real estate owned by decedent as tenant in common with 3 others?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

It is possible for the PR to transfer. It generally depends upon the circumstances and court approval. Is there a will? Does it call for...

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How long can a probate attorney keep the estate open even if there was no will.

Gary's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

The length of time for a probate case generally depends upon the complexity of the case and whether complications/problems arise during the...

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2 years ago I assigned my brother as the administrator of my moms estate, As of today Nothing has been done. What can I do?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

Are you sure nothing has been done? Have you checked with the Surrogate Court Clerk to review the record? The attorney represents the estate and...

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Bank account did not pass through probate. Small estate probate is closed, cant withdraw funds.

Gary's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

This is a duplicate of an earlier question. Please see the responses to the prior question.

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Bank account did not pass through probate. Small estate probate is closed, cant withdraw funds.

Gary's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

I agree with Attorney Johnson. In addition to repeated calling, write letters and email the bank management. You can also contact the FDIC or the...

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I have been on my grandmothers bank account over 20 years she has passed away after winning are her kids entitled

Gary's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

It depends upon the terms of the bank account. If the account is payable to you upon your grandmother's death, then it is not a probate asset and...

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Do I have any rights as an heir if someone else is the executor of my dad's estate?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 27, 2013

I agree with Attorney Lewis. You should also be taking pictures of and itemizing your father's personal property. Although a PR should provide an...

Gary Todd Dupler's Answers (356)

What rights as an heir do I have? Need suggestions of questions to ask. Will has not probated, and does it need to be probated

Did i get ripped off from sister being a POA of my mother. She changed beneficiary 2 months before she died and i was original?

This is an estate question.

Can personal rep transfer title of real estate owned by decedent as tenant in common with 3 others?

How long can a probate attorney keep the estate open even if there was no will.

2 years ago I assigned my brother as the administrator of my moms estate, As of today Nothing has been done. What can I do?

Bank account did not pass through probate. Small estate probate is closed, cant withdraw funds.

Bank account did not pass through probate. Small estate probate is closed, cant withdraw funds.

I have been on my grandmothers bank account over 20 years she has passed away after winning are her kids entitled

Do I have any rights as an heir if someone else is the executor of my dad's estate?