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HOW DO I FIND OUT IF MY FATHER RECEIVED MY MOTHERS DEATH BENEFITS

James's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

While I agree with Mr. Ferguson, unless you were named as beneficiary of these benefits, it is highly unlikely that the company will share the...

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Where do i find a probate litigation attorney who works pro bono, has sliding scale or payment planes in New Mexico ?

James's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

I agree with Attorney Koslyn that this would appear to be a suitable case for a contingent fee arrangement. That way, you would only need to pay...

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In which court jurisdiction do I bring a case of intestate succession issue of a decease estate...the deceased person died 2010

James's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

I agree with my colleagues, but something is not adding up, here. You say that a personal representative has already been appointed, but you were...

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Can I be forced to pay off an IRS lean on an estate when I don't want the inheritance?

James's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. You are not liable for a distribution that you have not received. Your sister cannot bully you into it. Of course, if...

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I went online to showmemoneymissourri and found my name and my late husbands saying we have assets presumed abandoned but i have

James's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

There is no way to answer your implied question without more information. You should contact a probate lawyer to determine how to proceed. This...

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How do I handle my mom's affairs. One attorney told me last yr she didn't have enough to deal with an attorney.Now I am screwed

James's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. At the very least, you should consult with a probate attorney, right away. I do not see any reason why you would ever...

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How would i be able to access my mother's Will if my father has it and doesn't want to give me the info knowing i am on her will

James's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply add that if the CD in question is in joint names with your father or your father was named as...

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Mom passed 40 yrs ago. Dad quickly re-married. Home was mom's. Dad passed last year. Step-mom selling. Where do I stand?

James's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

You may be out of luck. You may be able to at least get information on what happened, however. You can get copies of the probate file, if there was...

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Who is held liable?

James's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

I agree with Mr. Shultz that your liability here should extend only to the debt you ran up. As long as you pay it off, there should be no...

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My husbands passed, I received a check from his mothers house that sold. It it made out to His estate. What do I do with it.

James's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply add that depending on the amount of the check, you might be able to take advantage of small estate...

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HOW DO I FIND OUT IF MY FATHER RECEIVED MY MOTHERS DEATH BENEFITS

Where do i find a probate litigation attorney who works pro bono, has sliding scale or payment planes in New Mexico ?

In which court jurisdiction do I bring a case of intestate succession issue of a decease estate...the deceased person died 2010

Can I be forced to pay off an IRS lean on an estate when I don't want the inheritance?

I went online to showmemoneymissourri and found my name and my late husbands saying we have assets presumed abandoned but i have

How do I handle my mom's affairs. One attorney told me last yr she didn't have enough to deal with an attorney.Now I am screwed

How would i be able to access my mother's Will if my father has it and doesn't want to give me the info knowing i am on her will

Mom passed 40 yrs ago. Dad quickly re-married. Home was mom's. Dad passed last year. Step-mom selling. Where do I stand?

Who is held liable?

My husbands passed, I received a check from his mothers house that sold. It it made out to His estate. What do I do with it.