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My ex-wife was ordered by the court to name me as beneficiary of her life insurance policy. She died and did not.
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Answered on July 03, 2013
As stated by counsel above, you can file a claim against the estate, but your best bet is to notify the insurance company or file a declaratory...
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Do I have a legal right to death benefits of my late common-law-husband?
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Answered on June 28, 2013
There are a lot of questions I would have beaded on the facts you have presented. Also, there is no common law marriage in Ohio. It is impossible...
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When someone is a beneficiary of CD's, & they are transferable upon death when is the person notified & how long does it take
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Answered on June 16, 2013
As stated above, you should assume the bank will not contact you. If you know what bank it was you should contact them. Perhaps a better way is to...
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What bills of the deceased is he estate legally responsible for?
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Answered on June 04, 2013
That depends upon whether the creditor validly files their claim within the time period allowed by law. In Ohio that period is six months from the...
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What does it mean to sign a wavier to appear in probate court?
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Answered on June 01, 2013
It sounds like you have received a waiver of notice of the probate of the will. If that is what you received you can still challenge the will if...
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My husband passed away and he has stocks and i have been married to him for 13 years just because his second wife name is on it
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Answered on May 26, 2013
Th facts as stated are a bit confusing. In many instances, but not all, you as the current spouse would have rights to the stock. it depends on...
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We are both on disability and can not afford an attorney to fight for my girlfriends rights
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Answered on May 24, 2013
I agree with Mr. Rubin. Yes, the law allows anyone to act as their own lawyer (for the most part). However, just because you are allowed doesn't...
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Can my Mother avoid probate court???
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Answered on May 20, 2013
Based on what you have said above, it appears that the only way the real property will pass to your mother is to probate the Will. Without a TOD...
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Do you still need a will if you have a Irrevocable living trust in which all of your assets are under?
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Answered on May 07, 2013
I agree with the other two lawyers. It sounds like you have a revocable living trust. It sounds like you need to have an entire estate plan...
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What does an executor of an estate need to change the locks on a property?
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Answered on May 03, 2013
I agree with Mr Reynolds. It is probably better to get the letter of authority by opening the estate in probate court, but if you are the named...
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