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Living will or trust? In Florida...house property also in Indiana...second marriage...3 hers...2 mine...equal shares?

Nina's answer | Answered on March 03, 2019

"Living will" means the same thing as "Advance Directive for Healthcare" so, no, that will not accomplish goal. For avoidance of probate, a...

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In a non valid quit claim property transfer is the quit claim portion still valid if the property transfer isn't?

Nina's answer | Answered on March 03, 2019

These kinds of issues are highly state-specific, but in most states it is possible for a joint tenant to sever a joint tenancy by conveying his or...

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Mom died 2006 left stuff to dad he got remarried 2009 and passed 2018 can step mom get Mom's stuff

Nina's answer | Answered on March 03, 2019

The facts as you have stated the are unclear. One is not "disclaimed" in a will, but he might be "disinherited". But then later you write "we...

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Where do I claim administration fees paid to me?

Nina's answer | Answered on March 02, 2019

Your probate attorney would normally assist you with making that claim.

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Can a spouse or POA of spouse sue for items in a will such as a trust fund/monies left for children and grandchildren

Nina's answer | Answered on February 28, 2019

You are going to need to consult with a probate attorney or trust litigation attorney in Virginia. First, he or she will need to understand the...

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My mom passed away December 18th to my father she did leave me some money but now he has refused to give it to me also some land

Nina's answer | Answered on February 28, 2019

You should contact a probate attorney in Virginia to see whether a probate has been opened. If a probate has not been opened, then you might want...

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My father passed away in 2007 and my sister has yet to give me the money he left me, how do I get it?

Nina's answer | Answered on February 28, 2019

You could hire an attorney in Virginia to research whether a probate was ever filed for your father. If there was, the attorney could look into...

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My dad died leaving home to children of 8 do we need to probate his estate to change his name from deed to children

Nina's answer | Answered on February 25, 2019

If that's the only thing that needs to be probated, and if your dad had a will, you can hire an attorney to help you establish and record a...

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My brother died and a friend is claiming rights to arrange funeral etc. does this seem appropriate?

Nina's answer | Answered on February 24, 2019

If you are afraid that items that belonged to your brother might start "disappearing", you should hire an attorney to commence a probate and...

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My brother has died. I am next of kin and wonder if a close friend who seems to be familiar with his desires is In charge?

Nina's answer | Answered on February 24, 2019

As the friend if he knows whether your brother had a will. Maybe the friend is only referring to burial "arrangements". If the friend is aware of...

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Living will or trust? In Florida...house property also in Indiana...second marriage...3 hers...2 mine...equal shares?

In a non valid quit claim property transfer is the quit claim portion still valid if the property transfer isn't?

Mom died 2006 left stuff to dad he got remarried 2009 and passed 2018 can step mom get Mom's stuff

Where do I claim administration fees paid to me?

Can a spouse or POA of spouse sue for items in a will such as a trust fund/monies left for children and grandchildren

My mom passed away December 18th to my father she did leave me some money but now he has refused to give it to me also some land

My father passed away in 2007 and my sister has yet to give me the money he left me, how do I get it?

My dad died leaving home to children of 8 do we need to probate his estate to change his name from deed to children

My brother died and a friend is claiming rights to arrange funeral etc. does this seem appropriate?

My brother has died. I am next of kin and wonder if a close friend who seems to be familiar with his desires is In charge?