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I am the executor of my Mothers Estate, My sister is not in good health and wants to pass her inheritance to me and I will give

CL's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I'm a bit confused by your question, because I don't understand the "5 year" issue. If what your sister wants is for her share of the inheritance...

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My father left a safe deposit box from long ago in another state. What do i need to do and how do i go about it?

CL's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

Although my colleague's answer was a big glib, that's where I would start: Call the bank and explain the situation. For privacy reasons, you may...

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What is the method of oversight of an attorney having control over one's estate? How can you check for exploitation of funds?

CL's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

Unfortunately, this is a real problem. My firm is investigating 3 cases right now where elderly clients were being taken advantage of by an...

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Can I get my mothers Power of Attorney and the executor of her will changed within a few days?

CL's answer | Answered on June 27, 2013

Expert estate planning lawyers deal with this type of urgency all the time, and many of us make hospital visits when that is required. Check the...

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What should estate planning generally cost and how much time should it take to complete the process?

CL's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

I agree with my 3 colleagues, but to give you my personal thoughts on this subject: If you are going to work with an estate planning specialist,...

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My mother just passed away suddenly without her will signed and didn't change her beneficiaries since her divorce?

CL's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

You need to contact your mother's divorce attorney immediately, and have the separation agreement and decree reviewed to see if it trumps the Will...

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My dad was the executor of my grandmother estate . He passed away before we could settle .

CL's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

Hopefully your grandmother had a Will and the Will named a backup Executor. That person needs to apply to be appointed successor. If there was no...

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Im trying to figure out a way to find out if my mother granted someone else power of attorney in the state of ohio?

CL's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

You can ask her if she has a lawyer. You can also ask other family and friends who may know whether she ever had a lawyer. If she has bought or...

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Can a person named in a trust also have POA?

CL's answer | Answered on June 14, 2013

If your father is deceased, the Power of Attorney is worthless ... except perhaps as evidence that your father trusted you while he was alive. If...

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Is there a designated amount of time that a trustee has to release information about a will or trust?

CL's answer | Answered on June 14, 2013

1. There is no specific time frame for when an Executor or Trustee must commence the administration process. 2. By statute, beneficiaries are...

CL Huddleston III's Answers (3154)

I am the executor of my Mothers Estate, My sister is not in good health and wants to pass her inheritance to me and I will give

My father left a safe deposit box from long ago in another state. What do i need to do and how do i go about it?

What is the method of oversight of an attorney having control over one's estate? How can you check for exploitation of funds?

Can I get my mothers Power of Attorney and the executor of her will changed within a few days?

What should estate planning generally cost and how much time should it take to complete the process?

My mother just passed away suddenly without her will signed and didn't change her beneficiaries since her divorce?

My dad was the executor of my grandmother estate . He passed away before we could settle .

Im trying to figure out a way to find out if my mother granted someone else power of attorney in the state of ohio?

Can a person named in a trust also have POA?

Is there a designated amount of time that a trustee has to release information about a will or trust?