Questions answered by James P. Frederick

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If my attorney has died but he is still my attorney of record, how do I release him?

James's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

You need a new attorney to enter an appearance on your behalf. This is not difficult to have done. James Frederick

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What are adult childrens rights to fathers estate?

James's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

There is no way to say for sure. Some important considerations are the title to the property and whether or not there is a Will or Trust that deals...

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Does a Beneficiary have a right to examine books and records used in determining fund distribution in a Will ?

James's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I agree with Mr. Shultz that requesting (or even demanding) an accounting is not the same as a Will contest. (I assume that you mention that...

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My father passed away and of my knowledge my brother has been left executor of the Trust & Will. What can I do?

James's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. I also suggest that you contact Celia Reed. She can help you get to the bottom of this. Three months is long enough to...

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Husband that I am seperated from is collecting rent on properties that I own. Deed in my name only

James's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

This is a duplicate question. Your husband does not have the right to the rents, but until you challenge him in court, you are not going to be able...

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Can I be evicted from my coop of 30 years for having my son who is banned from the property living with me?

James's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

It would appear that you have two choices: 1) Live with your son, somewhere else; or 2) Have your son move out and stay at your co-op. My...

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Brother dying without will. Mother/father both dead, he was never married and no children. Two sisters (I'm one). What happens?

James's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I am very sorry for your situation. The assets you mentioned are typically handled through beneficiary designations. If you are designated as...

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Probate law, if the estate has been closed and a lawsuit was won on behalf of the deceased does the estate have to be reopened

James's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

As my colleagues have pointed out, this is a duplicate question and you have a great many issues and potential issues based on your limited...

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When the probate of a will is not a public record, where should a potentially interested party look to find the will?

James's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I agree with my colleagues, who have provided you with excellent answers already. I would just add that it is possible that title to the assets...

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Probate Does the estate have to be reopened son won a wrongful death suit What is the average cost$2500 seems high. Only child

James's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

The facts are a little unusual, as Mr. Pankowski notes, because the estate is normally kept open during the wrongful death suit. If it has been...

James P. Frederick's Answers (17267)

If my attorney has died but he is still my attorney of record, how do I release him?

What are adult childrens rights to fathers estate?

Does a Beneficiary have a right to examine books and records used in determining fund distribution in a Will ?

My father passed away and of my knowledge my brother has been left executor of the Trust & Will. What can I do?

Husband that I am seperated from is collecting rent on properties that I own. Deed in my name only

Can I be evicted from my coop of 30 years for having my son who is banned from the property living with me?

Brother dying without will. Mother/father both dead, he was never married and no children. Two sisters (I'm one). What happens?

Probate law, if the estate has been closed and a lawsuit was won on behalf of the deceased does the estate have to be reopened

When the probate of a will is not a public record, where should a potentially interested party look to find the will?

Probate Does the estate have to be reopened son won a wrongful death suit What is the average cost$2500 seems high. Only child