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My father died and left me his home, and he had made a living trust, with me as executor

Justin's answer | Answered on May 07, 2015

You should be the successor Trustee, not an Executor. An executor means there is probate involved. In most cases, you may have some creditor...

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As the executor of my parent's estate can I put her house in my name even If she has left it to my nephews who are minors?

Justin's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

Your suggested resolution is not feasible. You have no such authority. However, the parent of the minors can serve as the Guardian. No attorney...

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My Father passed I'm in the wil my stepmother doesn't want me at the reading shouldn't I be there and I'm in the will

Justin's answer | Answered on May 05, 2015

The "reading of the Will" is more a movie thing than a reality. A Will must be admitted to probate. Once filed with the Probate Court, anyone can...

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My mother's estate had $50,000 in the checking account. The executor/attorney said it was in my name then changed his mind.

Justin's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

It sounds like this was either a joint account with survivorship or a POD account. Your focus should be on the bank, because this is not a probate...

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My father died, my youngest sister changed the executor of the will. she would not let us see it. then said he didnt have one

Justin's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

If there actually is no Will to be found, then all children will inherit in equal shares. If the Will leaves more to your suspect sister, then it...

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While a grantor of a revocable trust is alive, should I keep the beneficiaries aware of expenses or is that just trouble?

Justin's answer | Answered on April 24, 2015

The benes have not current interest so they have no right to info. What is your relation to Grantor? Is Gramtor incapacitated?

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Does a person who is named in a will only as excluded have a right to a copy of the will?

Justin's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

If the Will has been submitted to probate, then anyone may obtain a copy of it directly from the Clerk of the Probate Court as long as the fee for...

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Trust Feduciary Breach

Justin's answer | Answered on April 19, 2015

You say you "will be going to court". This means you already have hired an attorney? If do, these questions are best directed to that attorney...

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My dad passed away in 2011, he died of lung cancer and I have a settlement with John Manville and probate lawyer is needed.

Justin's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

You will need to hire a probate attorney who is familiar with filing for approval of a wrongful death settlement.

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Does a financial POA form have to be signed by both parties in the presence of a notary to be legally binding?

Justin's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

All that is required is the signature of the Principal (your neighbor) with witnesses and notary. The signature of the son is not required or even...

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My father died and left me his home, and he had made a living trust, with me as executor

As the executor of my parent's estate can I put her house in my name even If she has left it to my nephews who are minors?

My Father passed I'm in the wil my stepmother doesn't want me at the reading shouldn't I be there and I'm in the will

My mother's estate had $50,000 in the checking account. The executor/attorney said it was in my name then changed his mind.

My father died, my youngest sister changed the executor of the will. she would not let us see it. then said he didnt have one

While a grantor of a revocable trust is alive, should I keep the beneficiaries aware of expenses or is that just trouble?

Does a person who is named in a will only as excluded have a right to a copy of the will?

Trust Feduciary Breach

My dad passed away in 2011, he died of lung cancer and I have a settlement with John Manville and probate lawyer is needed.

Does a financial POA form have to be signed by both parties in the presence of a notary to be legally binding?