Questions answered by James P. Frederick

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In order for me to be listed as a beneficiary of an estate, is my social security number required?

James's answer | Answered on September 20, 2009

You are only entitled to a share of the estate, if it is left to you. If you do not give the number, there is a chance that they may just say, "to...

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Should someone have to pay any money to the estate if it came out of their own pockets?

James's answer | Answered on September 20, 2009

Your summary is too confusing for me to follow. I would suggest that your mother contact a probate attorney and discuss the situation with him or...

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As the executor of my mom's estate, what price can I buy the home for if she had a reverse mortgage

James's answer | Answered on September 20, 2009

You should review the mortgage contract with a qualified estate or real property attorney to determine what your rights and obligations are, at...

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I am paying the reverse mortgage on my Mother's estate. Her home is the only asset of the estate.

James's answer | Answered on September 20, 2009

There should be no inheritance tax issues, since Illinois no longer has an inheritance tax. There is an "estate tax," but only on estates of more...

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My mother died without a willI have I continued to live in the her house. How do I get the house into my name.

James's answer | Answered on September 20, 2009

I am very sorry about your mother's passing. I would need more information to accurately answer your question. First of all, I assume that the...

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Can our church purchase or sell Probate Assets?

James's answer | Answered on September 20, 2009

If you are asking whether or not this is legal, I would say yes, as long as the Personal Representative believes it is in the best interest of the...

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Can a Non-Cancelable lease be terminated if the sales agent got it under misrepresentation?

James's answer | Answered on September 20, 2009

Another attorney in my office was sold the same bill of goods that you were. I would contact them and tell them that you were misled and that you...

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Does the adm.of an estate have to provide the heirs with a doc that states all heirs are satified with the final accounting

James's answer | Answered on September 19, 2009

You do not state in your summary whether the administration is formal or informal. There is a difference in the obligations of the Personal...

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Does the money or items recieved by someone prior to their death by a year become part of the estate and have to pay it back.

James's answer | Answered on September 19, 2009

Life insurance is normally not a part of an estate, unless the estate is named as a beneficiary, or if there are no named beneficiaries surviving....

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Is an executor of an estate responsble for filing tax reports if person died without any assets

James's answer | Answered on September 19, 2009

If there was no estate, then there is no executor. The only way you can be the executor is if you are appointed by a court and given "Letters of...

James P. Frederick's Answers (17261)

In order for me to be listed as a beneficiary of an estate, is my social security number required?

Should someone have to pay any money to the estate if it came out of their own pockets?

As the executor of my mom's estate, what price can I buy the home for if she had a reverse mortgage

I am paying the reverse mortgage on my Mother's estate. Her home is the only asset of the estate.

My mother died without a willI have I continued to live in the her house. How do I get the house into my name.

Can our church purchase or sell Probate Assets?

Can a Non-Cancelable lease be terminated if the sales agent got it under misrepresentation?

Does the adm.of an estate have to provide the heirs with a doc that states all heirs are satified with the final accounting

Does the money or items recieved by someone prior to their death by a year become part of the estate and have to pay it back.

Is an executor of an estate responsble for filing tax reports if person died without any assets