Questions answered by James P. Frederick

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Usps.com made a mistake. Can I get in trouble?

James's answer | Answered on December 30, 2013

I agree with Mr. Conway. This is a common issue with the USPS. It happened to me, as well. The problem is with their address changing policy. There...

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I came across an annuity that my dad left me through unclaimed money. They had my name as Posie , my name is Rosie.

James's answer | Answered on December 30, 2013

I agree with my colleagues, but more information is needed. You mentioned unclaimed property. That is handled through the Department of Treasury,...

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If I wave my right to my late husbands estate what happens?

James's answer | Answered on December 29, 2013

I agree with Ms. Paquette. There is no way anyone can advise you with regard to documents that we cannot review. You owe it to your daughter to...

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How do we as beneficiaries get a brokerage account paid out from an estate if someone is sitting on it and we suspect fraud?

James's answer | Answered on December 29, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. You are in. Tough position. it may be possible to undo the beneficiary designation, but it will take the assistance of...

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In michigan can you use circumstatial evidence to contest a will trust

James's answer | Answered on December 28, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply add that, it is a very difficult thing to successfully contest a trust. Even with a Will, the law gives...

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What rights does a landlord have during an inspection?

James's answer | Answered on December 27, 2013

While the landlord does have a "reasonable right to inspect," there is a real question here of what is reasonable and what is an unreasonable...

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My dad passed away with stock only in his name and no will. How does my mom get the stock in her trust? Do we need probate?

James's answer | Answered on December 27, 2013

I agree with my colleagues, for the most part. I just want to add that it is not your mom's estate planning that is relevant, here. Your father's...

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Is there any law saying that since you lived with mother your whole life and prevented her from being hospitalized

James's answer | Answered on December 27, 2013

Check with a CA elder law lawyer. There may be some exemptions and exclusions that would apply in your situation. Much more information is needed....

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My mother has died almost a year now and we haven't went thur probate yet. what do we do?

James's answer | Answered on December 27, 2013

First of all you should roost your question using CA as the location. Your resience does not matter from a probate perspective. The estate would...

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Do children need to make a claim against a parental estate when there is no will?

James's answer | Answered on December 26, 2013

Normally, children do not need to "make a claim" against the estate. The Personal Representative would need to notify all children of appointment....

James P. Frederick's Answers (17267)

Usps.com made a mistake. Can I get in trouble?

I came across an annuity that my dad left me through unclaimed money. They had my name as Posie , my name is Rosie.

If I wave my right to my late husbands estate what happens?

How do we as beneficiaries get a brokerage account paid out from an estate if someone is sitting on it and we suspect fraud?

In michigan can you use circumstatial evidence to contest a will trust

What rights does a landlord have during an inspection?

My dad passed away with stock only in his name and no will. How does my mom get the stock in her trust? Do we need probate?

Is there any law saying that since you lived with mother your whole life and prevented her from being hospitalized

My mother has died almost a year now and we haven't went thur probate yet. what do we do?

Do children need to make a claim against a parental estate when there is no will?