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Does a person who was not married to the deceased have legal rights to the deceased persons property?
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Answered on June 25, 2013
I agree with my colleagues and particularly Mr. Basil. Since this is a contested legal matter, you do yourself a disservice and risk harm to your...
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Where can I obtain a free copy of the form needed to "Change Ownership" of a cemetery plot I want to sell in the state of Texas?
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Answered on June 25, 2013
If I were you, I would contact the cemetery before doing anything. The cemetery might be able to provide you with the form, but at least would be...
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My husband passed with no will & left me as beneficiary. Are his kids entitled to 1/3 of everything incl retirement & life ins?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
I agree with my colleagues. It sounds like these assets are yours. The truck and the motorcycle may be an exception, unless your name was on the...
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A relative of mine just died intestate in Louisiana with several debts, Can I begin to sell things remotely to satisfy these?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
I agree with Attorney Reed, except that you say you "have all documents of ownership." If that means that you were joint owner of the assets and...
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Can a great grand daugther be vacated from her decease father grand father estated which the estate has no open succesion ,
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Answered on June 24, 2013
There are LOTs of issues and potential issues, here. If the property needs to be probated, then without a probate action, you cannot be evicted. If...
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Can 2 siblings on beneficiary deed and with power of attorney cut out the other 4 from the estate?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
I agree with Attorney Reed. The Deed rules. Your best hope is that it appears that your siblings MAY be willing to overlook the legality of the...
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What legal form do I need to cash a check made out to my father's estate?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
In my state, we would use a small estate affidavit. That would avoid the need to go to court, but for less than $5, I am not sure it is worth the...
Can a decision in probate court be reversed?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
I agree with my colleagues. Under the right set of circumstances, a decision can be overturned or reversed. I cannot recall the last time I saw...
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Do I have the right as beneficiary to compel a partial cash distribution from my Grandfather's estate due to hardship?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
I agree with Attorney Reed. You cannot compel an advance on your inheritance. There are potential other options through "heir advance" companies,...
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How much longer will estate take to settle?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
I agree with my colleagues. This is within the general range of time that probate typically takes. It took longer in your case than it otherwise...
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