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What can I do now to challenge a probate court decision, until I can afford an attorney? Can I file some type of motion?
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Answered on February 21, 2015
If the court has signed a Final Judgment Entry, you can file a motion for reconsideratin or appeal it to the Court of Appeals ... but you are not...
Is a promissory note considered a non-probate asset if beneficiaries of the note were named in a notarized document?
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Answered on February 20, 2015
My initial reaction was that it should not have been a probate asset and that I would not have put in in the probate inventory. But there must be...
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Should I hire another attorney? Estate question.
My father passed away and left no will.
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Answered on February 20, 2015
Your question is not quite clear enough for me to answer. When someone dies without a Will, there are specific rules that govern which family...
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My father has durable power of attorney making me the agent. Is it still valid if he leaves the country to live?
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Answered on February 20, 2015
Yes, the POA is still valid with respect to assets held in the Uhited States or by U S companies. I have no idea if his native country would...
How to expedite the distribution of funds from a Trust without hiring a lawyer? It's been 3 years from death. She lived in CA
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Answered on February 18, 2015
Three years without any distribution is a long time for most trust estates. Apparently you have inquired of the attorney and/or trustee and have...
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Can I get reimbursed for property taxes that I paid up on my deceased father's property taxes?
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Answered on February 16, 2015
If there is real estate involved and any other heirs, and if in that situation you are trying to be a DIY fiduciary, you won't want to hear this,...
If I am executor to a will, and the estate is exhausted through excess legal fees, who is responsible for remaining legal fees?
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Answered on February 13, 2015
Insolvent estates are more complex than solvent estates, and it is not uncommon for legal fees, executor fees and costs to consume the entire...
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Is it legal to be told while working that you can't leave while an immediate family member dies in the hospital?
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Answered on February 13, 2015
I'm sorry for your dilemma, but your questions is one of "employment law" question, probate. I am re-posting your questions in that section of Avvo.
As a POA can I reimburse myself for funeral expenses?
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Answered on February 13, 2015
Powers of attorney have no power after death, so no, you cannot use your authority as POA for any purpose. However, if this was a joint account...
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In Ohio can executor demand that siblings who mom gave money over the years demand repayment with no documentation.
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Answered on February 11, 2015
In order for a "debt" to be considered, there must be evidence of (a) a transfer of funds and (b) of the transferor's intent that it be repaid. In...