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Can you find out if a grandfather left you any money when he passed ?

James's answer | Answered on June 23, 2013

I would check with the probate court in the county where your husband's grandfather resided at the time of death, to determine whether a probate...

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Do I have to have an Estate TAX ID and Estate bank account to sell my mother's house and distribute funds to my siblings?

James's answer | Answered on June 23, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. The IRS rules require an EIN number and you will also need to complete a W-9 form upon sale of the property. There may...

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Should not the district attorney file charges and are they entitled to any of the estate? Lawyers want to mediate.

James's answer | Answered on June 23, 2013

I agree with Attorney Reed. There is really no way to sort out all the twists and turns of your matter on Avvo. I can imagine a DA refusing to...

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MOM'S DEAD & I PAY PROPERTY TAXES FOR YEARS. DEED SAYS MOM BUT STATEMENT SAYS MOM'S NAME CARE OF ME. SIBLINGS DEAD. IS IT MINE?

James's answer | Answered on June 23, 2013

If the deed is in your mother's name, some form of succession is needed. You do not say whether your mom was married at the time of death. You do...

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Who gets the property if a family member die's and he left no will?

James's answer | Answered on June 23, 2013

Interesting question. Normally, unless you are divorced, you are married. In that case, the property would likely be split by you and your siblings...

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Probate, statute of limitations tolling, wrongful death, undue influence.

James's answer | Answered on June 23, 2013

Review this with your attorney, right away. If the statute of limitations has passed, unless it was tolled by the prior action(s), you are out of...

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How do I get my mother's boyfriend to allow me access to his house to get my mother's belongings?

James's answer | Answered on June 23, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. You will need to decide if this is worth pursuing in probate, however. It is likely there will be several hundred...

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My aunt was not on the 2nd mortgage for the home how do we get the house in her name

James's answer | Answered on June 23, 2013

I agree with my colleague. It sounds like the home is now hers. Without reviewing the actual deed, it is impossible to say for sure. The mortgage...

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How can i stop my sisters from draining every penny out of my mom who is 69 and has no income other than SS

James's answer | Answered on June 23, 2013

Lots of issues, here. If mom has capacity and wants to make gifts, there is not much you can do. If she is being taken advantage of, you can report...

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Is the executor responsible for costs incurred during the division of estate, final cost medical expenses, & attorneys fees?

James's answer | Answered on June 23, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. $600k is an astronomical sum and it should be reviewed in detail to see what could have been done to justify...

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Can you find out if a grandfather left you any money when he passed ?

Do I have to have an Estate TAX ID and Estate bank account to sell my mother's house and distribute funds to my siblings?

Should not the district attorney file charges and are they entitled to any of the estate? Lawyers want to mediate.

MOM'S DEAD & I PAY PROPERTY TAXES FOR YEARS. DEED SAYS MOM BUT STATEMENT SAYS MOM'S NAME CARE OF ME. SIBLINGS DEAD. IS IT MINE?

Who gets the property if a family member die's and he left no will?

Probate, statute of limitations tolling, wrongful death, undue influence.

How do I get my mother's boyfriend to allow me access to his house to get my mother's belongings?

My aunt was not on the 2nd mortgage for the home how do we get the house in her name

How can i stop my sisters from draining every penny out of my mom who is 69 and has no income other than SS

Is the executor responsible for costs incurred during the division of estate, final cost medical expenses, & attorneys fees?