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Please advise the process to access my deceased father's checking account. It is needed to bury him.

James's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

Depending on the amount of the money in the account, you may be able to use small estate proceedings. This may still take more than 40 days. You...

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Is probate necessary for a deceased female who died 15 years ago, intestate, and zero assets.

James's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. Depending on the value of the mineral rights and the state mother resided in at the time of her death, there may be a...

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What forms are needed to file in probate for someone who died without a will, no parents, no wife, no children, no real property

James's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. I would determine if the IRA has a beneficiary before deciding how to proceed. James Frederick

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My Husband recently die I have two children by him .He has five from a previous marriage he left no will

James's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. You should not attempt to deal with this situation without legal representation. It sounds likely that you would be the...

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MOM WILL STATES WE DIVIDE TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY 8 ways? Not real state?

James's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. You are asking for an interpretation of a Will that no one here has seen. It is possible, if not likely, that your...

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In the 1990s, my mother put some property in my siblings and my name. She has been paying taxes on the properties.

James's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

I agree with Attorney Reed. You need to review this with an attorney. On the surface, there appears to be no reason why there would be such...

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Traced by my adopted dads family as his grandfather left him some money, my dad is now deceased and has x2 living sisters

James's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

I agree with Attorney Niederbaumer. In addition, I would like to know how much money is involved. In the absence of a Will, your father's estate...

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Been divorced since 2012! Mortgage is still in my name! What steps can be taken to have my name removed!

James's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

More information is needed. The mortgage company has no legal obligation to let you off the hook. The divorce judgment or property settlement...

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Does Medicaid pay for home care if my father refuses to go to a nursing home?

James's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

I agree with Attorney Friedman. There are Medicaid waivers available for home care under certain circumstances. You should consult with an elder...

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If she told her broker she is NOT going to take a commission when in actuality she really did was that legal?

James's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

Because your sister is getting creative with her accounting, you need to have a lawyer review this to make sure that it is okay. The two sets of...

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Please advise the process to access my deceased father's checking account. It is needed to bury him.

Is probate necessary for a deceased female who died 15 years ago, intestate, and zero assets.

What forms are needed to file in probate for someone who died without a will, no parents, no wife, no children, no real property

My Husband recently die I have two children by him .He has five from a previous marriage he left no will

MOM WILL STATES WE DIVIDE TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY 8 ways? Not real state?

In the 1990s, my mother put some property in my siblings and my name. She has been paying taxes on the properties.

Traced by my adopted dads family as his grandfather left him some money, my dad is now deceased and has x2 living sisters

Been divorced since 2012! Mortgage is still in my name! What steps can be taken to have my name removed!

Does Medicaid pay for home care if my father refuses to go to a nursing home?

If she told her broker she is NOT going to take a commission when in actuality she really did was that legal?