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Can I ask the lawyer what is holding up the settlement? What all are involed? stocks? cash on hand? property? also oil wells

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I agree with Attorney Gottlieb. It SOUNDS LIKE an estate is open, but that may not be the case. Has an executor or administrator been appointed by...

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Mother died left sister P.R. and benafiseray sold here house wont split money With me and my other siste her only aeirsl

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I agree with Attorney Geffen. This sounds like a classic case of homemade estate planning. It sounds like whoever advised your mother did a very...

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Does probate on estate and placing property thru it can stop foreclosure?

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. You need to hire a lawyer to assist your mother in trying to keep her home. You have a lot going on right now, as does...

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What can I do about my sister stealing money left in a savings account where i was listed as a beneficiary upon her passing.

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I agree with Mr. Schultz. I also agree that your mother handing you the passbook does not constitute transfer of the account to you, any more than...

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How difficult is it to contest a will for undue influence in Pennsylvania?

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. Under these facts, you would have an extremely difficult time contesting this Will. I do not see any suggestion of...

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I live in NJ My mother recently passed away and I lived with her -have a lease for 30 years she had been fighting with wells

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I believe you have posted on this situation before. The lender cannot foreclose on the mortgage, if it is current. If it is not current, then they...

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As an adult child to a deceased parent....what rights do I have...only one other sibling involved...can he say or do something

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I agree with my colleagues, but frankly, you have not given us nearly enough information to answer your questions. Is there an estate open? Who is...

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I paid the balance off on my Dad's car which was $7,400, the car appraised at $10K. My Dad owed me $5K when he died.

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. In addition, you may be able to make a claim against your father's trust, in the event there is no estate to file a...

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Inheritance question of second married persons.

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I agree that your father should see an estate planning attorney. There are many possible options. If he is not married, then he should consider a...

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What type of action would you file to enforce small estate affidavit for collection of money when bank will not accept affidavit

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. This sounds like an unusual situation. In my state, a bank usually WILL recognize a small estate affidavit, but they...

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Can I ask the lawyer what is holding up the settlement? What all are involed? stocks? cash on hand? property? also oil wells

Mother died left sister P.R. and benafiseray sold here house wont split money With me and my other siste her only aeirsl

Does probate on estate and placing property thru it can stop foreclosure?

What can I do about my sister stealing money left in a savings account where i was listed as a beneficiary upon her passing.

How difficult is it to contest a will for undue influence in Pennsylvania?

I live in NJ My mother recently passed away and I lived with her -have a lease for 30 years she had been fighting with wells

As an adult child to a deceased parent....what rights do I have...only one other sibling involved...can he say or do something

I paid the balance off on my Dad's car which was $7,400, the car appraised at $10K. My Dad owed me $5K when he died.

Inheritance question of second married persons.

What type of action would you file to enforce small estate affidavit for collection of money when bank will not accept affidavit