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Can a bebeficiary of an estate request an advance on my portion?

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

Certainly. Of course, the executor/administrator does not need to honor your request. Whether he/she would do so likely depends on the terms of the...

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Am I able to relinquish my position as executor of my mother's estate?

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

You are not required to act as Executor. Of course, if you give up control of this, then you are also likely giving up control of what happens with...

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What happens in Probate Court?

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. In my state, the estate is "administratively closed," if it is not completed within a year OR the lawyer files a Notice...

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Is there a way to make my brother return some old coins sent to him to divide from my mother's estate?

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

As executor, you have the right to ask a court to compel the return of the coins. If your brother refuses to do so, he could be found in contempt...

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How can i find out how many bank accounts and money my mother had when she passed away?

James's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

There is way too much going on here to be able to give you a confident answer. In many states, if you accept the benefits from the estate, you do...

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I inherited a vacation property with three of my siblings.

James's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply add that you may want to have your sibling purchase YOUR share, as well. James Frederick

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Hello my name is willie hand my mother passed away and i was living with my mother all along the house is still in my mother

James's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. There are not really enough facts provided to determine whether or not your siblings have legal authority to do what...

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Not really a question, more of a thank you. I bugged many of you here on Avvo for help when I first tried to administer my Mom's

James's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

Well done! Hopefully, with the legal proceedings out of the picture, everyone will now be able to move on! It is always nice to hear a success...

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My father died in Jan. & my sister admitted to writing a new will while he was passing.

James's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

I agree that you need to retain an attorney to assist you in dealing with this. Mr. Schultz's suggestion to file as an intestate estate is also a...

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Can I be force to sell the house my uncle left me

James's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. Rather than have this happen, one possibility might be securing a loan against some of your equity in the home, in...

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