Questions answered by Michael J. Caticchio

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I am the administrator & only heir of brother's estate.He died in Ca. I settled his house for 50K. He has oil royalties in Tx.

Michael's answer | Answered on January 06, 2011

I am an Ohio lawyer but I think i know the answer because i have handled out of state royalty issues Contact the administrator of the oil...

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Rent in escrow for 6 months. Now company is harrassing family members for rent even though they know its in escrow.

Michael's answer | Answered on January 05, 2011

i am assuming that your escrow money is being deposited with the Court if so, you are protected from a legal standpoint as long as you continue...

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Estate/probate attorney

Michael's answer | Answered on January 03, 2011

you as the original beneficiary may have a claim against the 401K plan or maybe not need more facts to make an informed opinion the Estate...

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My ex & I are both on the car loan. All payments have to be made via me because I'm the co-signer; however title is in his name.

Michael's answer | Answered on December 29, 2010

the short answer is no you co-signed and therefor you liable on the loan title is a separate issue, and does not change the fact that you are...

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How is the money split if one heir dies before the sale of an estate.

Michael's answer | Answered on December 29, 2010

i agree with the analysis of the first attorney if there is no clause regarding survivorship and the deceased heir was alive when the person of...

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Can landlord set a time on friend stayin

Michael's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

do you have a written lease if so, there is generally a clause that covers that situation if not, there is no hard and fast rule review your...

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Shouldnt i get a notice prior to a forclosure notice?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 21, 2010

in the normal course of things, Lenders and their collection departments attempt to contact you after the first payment is missed they will...

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Can i help my friend who is mentally challenged get his property back

Michael's answer | Answered on December 17, 2010

bottom line, your friend needs a local attorney, well versed in real estate law your question does not provide sufficient facts to give you a...

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I'm on SSDI due to parkinsons. I have a tradational ira with around $1,000 in it.

Michael's answer | Answered on December 14, 2010

the second part of the question is easy it does not affect your SSD SSD is not a needs based program, you qualify because you have a disability...

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Is it or is not unusual for a probate lawyer to charge 50% of an estate's value?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 13, 2010

I agree with Justin, that amount of assets allows this Estate to be Relieved from Administration, which generally means a lower fee because of less...

Michael J. Caticchio's Answers (853)

I am the administrator & only heir of brother's estate.He died in Ca. I settled his house for 50K. He has oil royalties in Tx.

Rent in escrow for 6 months. Now company is harrassing family members for rent even though they know its in escrow.

Estate/probate attorney

My ex & I are both on the car loan. All payments have to be made via me because I'm the co-signer; however title is in his name.

How is the money split if one heir dies before the sale of an estate.

Can landlord set a time on friend stayin

Shouldnt i get a notice prior to a forclosure notice?

Can i help my friend who is mentally challenged get his property back

I'm on SSDI due to parkinsons. I have a tradational ira with around $1,000 in it.

Is it or is not unusual for a probate lawyer to charge 50% of an estate's value?