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Doesn't a PA end when the person dies?

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. Something here does not add up. Your friend needs to see a lawyer right away. James Frederick

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If a life insurance policy list you as the beneficiary do you have any responsibility to pay the debts of the person that dies ?

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I agree. You are not responsible for the debts because you received the insurance. James Frederick

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My sister is executor of mother's will ( not probated ). Got some money but 15 years passed & still no accounting provided

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

This is a duplicate question. Please see the response to your other summary. I think you are out of luck. It sounds like your sister gave you WAY...

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My sister is executor of mother's will ( not probated ). Got some money but 15 years passed & still no accounting provided

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I think you are out of luck. It sounds like everything was joint with your sister and because of that, there was no probate. That means that there...

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Can an executor keep someones belongings. My mom has been dead for 3 yrs. I have know idea what happened to most of them.

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

You have lots of different things going on, here, and your best bet is to rely on your attorney to assist you. It is not ethical for another...

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Hi I just sign a permanent lease yesterday and give my landlord the deposit check which he cash already Can i cancel the lease ?

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

It depends on your facts. You first say that you SIGNED the lease yesterday. You then say you have not signed the final lease. So it is not clear...

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How can I buy a house for my son and his family without having to pay outstanding fees and taxes?

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. I really do not see much in the way of fees or taxes, involved in your situation. You DO have some potential estate...

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Since Mom died in 1999 and left all to stepdad, do cemetery plots handed down to mom when granddad died then go to stepdad?

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

Your first call should be to the cemetery. It sounds like this SHOULD have been handled long ago. The failure to do so may have made this much more...

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My grandfather died intestate years ago. His business and properties were to be divided between my dad and uncle.

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

This sounds like a really bad deal and shady action by your uncle. I am not sure there would be any recourse, because you would need some pretty...

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My wife passed away in 2010 after a long illness. How long can medical bills be collected?

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

You need to take the notice to an attorney to review all of the facts surrounding it. There is no way of knowing how to respond, without more...

James P. Frederick's Answers (17267)

Doesn't a PA end when the person dies?

If a life insurance policy list you as the beneficiary do you have any responsibility to pay the debts of the person that dies ?

My sister is executor of mother's will ( not probated ). Got some money but 15 years passed & still no accounting provided

My sister is executor of mother's will ( not probated ). Got some money but 15 years passed & still no accounting provided

Can an executor keep someones belongings. My mom has been dead for 3 yrs. I have know idea what happened to most of them.

Hi I just sign a permanent lease yesterday and give my landlord the deposit check which he cash already Can i cancel the lease ?

How can I buy a house for my son and his family without having to pay outstanding fees and taxes?

Since Mom died in 1999 and left all to stepdad, do cemetery plots handed down to mom when granddad died then go to stepdad?

My grandfather died intestate years ago. His business and properties were to be divided between my dad and uncle.

My wife passed away in 2010 after a long illness. How long can medical bills be collected?