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I was the executor of an estate that was satisfied and closed in June 2003. How long do I need to keep records of that estate?
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Answered on June 25, 2013
The time is long since passed. Probate statutes of limitations are relatively short, in most matters. Tax statutes are longer, but none more than 7...
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How to force a property sale in an estate to pay debt
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Answered on June 25, 2013
I agree with Attorney Reed. Your summary is very short on facts. If an estate is open, then the executor or administrator of the estate gets to...
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What legal rights to my fathers belongings do I have since his passing when he had no will.
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Answered on June 25, 2013
I agree with my colleagues and Attorney Major's final point is VERY important. If all of your father's assets were held jointly with his wife or...
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My father and I both inherited equal shares in property that was left to us by my grandparents, The property has a mobile park
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Answered on June 25, 2013
I agree with Attorney Reed that this is one possible outcome. Your agreement may or may not enter into things. Since your father has apparently...
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If my sister has passed away and supposedly she had no will but she has a house.
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Answered on June 25, 2013
I agree with my colleagues. Your summary is inconsistent. Either your sister was not on the deed or she is. What it provides is in a deed that we...
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My dad passed away and they sent a check out to him befor they found out passed can i get in trouble?
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Answered on June 25, 2013
I agree with Attorney Reed. It would appear that you have no legal defense, if anyone decides to challenge this. It is not clear from your summary...
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My boyfriend of 4 years died w/ no will. He had a small estate, and 2 daughters, 18 and 23. Am I entitled to anything?
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Answered on June 25, 2013
I agree with Attorney Reed. Washington State has some statutory provisions for relationships like yours, but I do not know of any other states that...
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What can you do if the your personal representative does not pay for my expenses as outlined in the trust.
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Answered on June 25, 2013
You have a number of options and none of them are great. You can try to prevail upon your aunt to loosen the purse-strings of the trust. It sounds...
Am I entitled to challenge my grandparents will so I can inherit some of the estate?
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Answered on June 25, 2013
I agree with my colleagues. You would have a steep hill to climb, bordering on Mt. Everest, given the limited facts you have provided. You cannot...
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I am trying to find some money my father transferred from his 401k before he past away how do I request his tax information ?
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Answered on June 25, 2013
You request copies of tax returns directly from the IRS. I would go to IRS.gov, to start.
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