Must a brokerage account be converted to an estate account before it can be liquidated upon the owners death?
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Answered on April 13, 2013
I agree with my colleagues. I have experienced this same thing, as well. Their position is that under Federal privacy laws, they cannot deal with...
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Do I have an interest in the Cobell Settlement if my deceased Godfather did not leave a will, but only his Osage headrights?
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Answered on April 13, 2013
I agree with Mr. Kelly. The terms of the trust apply only to trust assets. I believe what the people you are working with are trying to tell you is...
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I need to recover an inheritance that is overseas I have pd legal fees but now they need more money for the wire transfer
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Answered on April 13, 2013
I agree with my colleagues. This is not how probate works. All of the expenses are normally taken out of the probate estate, first, and whatever is...
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Payout from a life policy - he was on public assistance and now DHS wants the money, what do i do.?
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Answered on April 13, 2013
I agree with my colleagues. ALL states now have estate recovery, since Michigan was the last one to comply with the Federal government's mandate in...
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I am executric of my mothers estate since 5-21-12 and I have handed in the list of inventory. Prior to my mother's passing he br
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Answered on April 13, 2013
You are on the right path. I share Mr. Elder's question over who the other party is, in your matter. That may make a difference. The terms of the...
How do I remove a dead spouse name from the deed of a house in Texas
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Answered on April 13, 2013
I agree with all of my colleagues. I would simply add that I am not sure why your need to have the name removed, at this point. It is not necessary...
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Where do I file a petition for the probate court, for my mother, should she demise.
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Answered on April 13, 2013
I agree with my colleagues and particularly Mr. Zelinger. This sounds like a potential nightmare with probate required in 3 different states. Your...
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PROBATE QUESTION
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Answered on April 13, 2013
I agree with my colleagues, but I do not think your specific question was addressed. I agree that the Will needs to be reviewed, but an attempt to...
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My sister is executor of my mother's will. My other sister and I want house sold, executor doesn't. What's legal?
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Answered on April 13, 2013
I agree with Attorney James. I would simply add that it is not clear from your summary whether the estate is actually open or not. If it is not,...
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My father had no will at death, how do my brother and I obtain his property?
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Answered on April 12, 2013
This may be a question for a Florida probate attorney. More information would be needed on the stepmother's Will. Assuming your father's estate was...
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