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\My father died of lung cancer/asbestos. He received a partial settlement. Can my mom get the remainder?

James's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

Patty~ The only one who can pursue this following death is a personal representative, (also known as an executor or administrator). Your mother...

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Beneficiary deed

James's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. As long as payments are kept current, there should not be a problem. I have never had a situation where the lender...

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Executor sibling is selling house without my agreement or going to Probate Court

James's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

Given these difficulties, I would strongly suggest you consult with your own lawyer. That will help you to know how to respond, in the event that...

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What Will Determine the Judge's Decision when I Reopen Probate?

James's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

I agree with Attorney Reed's answer. Your summary suggests that there is more going on than meets the eye, however. I hope that you have involved...

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I am my fathers nearest living survivor but I am not the executor of his estate.

James's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. There are long periods of time during probate administration where virtually nothing takes place. To assume that there...

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Is someone dies and leaves a pod account beneficiary other than spouse in va is spouse entitled to the funds in any way ?

James's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

In addition to what my colleagues have indicated, there are certain accounts which fall under ERISA rules, which the spouse COULD be entitled to,...

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My adopted sister stole all the money left from our mother death. my brother was over the will. what type of lawyer to sue her.

James's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. It is also possible that the assets passed to your sister outside of probate by way of joint tenancy or beneficiary...

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If my aunt adds her grandsons name to the title of her home will that avert taxes, and probate when she passes away.

James's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. The answer, in large part, depends on how this is done. Your aunt should visit with an estate planning attorney. She...

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What should I do in this situation?

James's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

I agree with Brandy. This appears to be clearly improper, and the landlord could have liability for this. You should contact a lawyer and review...

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I won a small claims action against my previous landlord, has taken years now he died how do I collect against his apartments?

James's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

You have a claim against his ESTATE, if he has one. The potential problem I see is that there may not be an estate, if all of the assets were...

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\My father died of lung cancer/asbestos. He received a partial settlement. Can my mom get the remainder?

Beneficiary deed

Executor sibling is selling house without my agreement or going to Probate Court

What Will Determine the Judge's Decision when I Reopen Probate?

I am my fathers nearest living survivor but I am not the executor of his estate.

Is someone dies and leaves a pod account beneficiary other than spouse in va is spouse entitled to the funds in any way ?

My adopted sister stole all the money left from our mother death. my brother was over the will. what type of lawyer to sue her.

If my aunt adds her grandsons name to the title of her home will that avert taxes, and probate when she passes away.

What should I do in this situation?

I won a small claims action against my previous landlord, has taken years now he died how do I collect against his apartments?