Questions answered by James P. Frederick

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Is it safe to add my name as a co-owner of my mothers Family Trust since my fathers passing?

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

Your question does not make sense. You do not "add your name as co-owner" of a trust. You can be the grantor of the trust, (which you are not,...

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Is there any way to keep a vehicle that is collateral to a loan of my deceased father?

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

There may be. Many states have laws that allow the next of kin to transfer title to motor vehicles outside of probate, if there is not going to be...

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What to do and where to start

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

I agree with Attorney Reed. Your father was given bad advice and there was no way for him to undo what he had done. Your aunts can choose to do so,...

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My mom passed away and dad is incompetent, can their son fight for the original will that was made 6 yrs ago or the new one?

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

I agree with Mr. Davis. I would just suggest another possibility. It seems to me that if the deeds were changed, the APS worker may be suggesting...

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My husband and I took care of his mother for 2 years. Six months before she passed she fell and broke her hip and had to spend

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. If I understand your situation, however, in the absence of a Will providing otherwise, I do not see how you would be...

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I live in the state of Virginia. My father passed away last year with no will. His estate is insolvent and no one

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

You are not responsible for debts that you did not agree to be liable for. Having said that, the property is subject to the lien, so if payments...

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My husband died July 2010 and he did not have a will. Does his property revert to me the spouse? My name is on the property?

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

I agree with Attorney Thompson. If your name is on the title, it is not clear why they are taking the position that they are. You should run this...

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Does both parents have to be included in a probate of the death of a child?

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

I agree with Attorney McMahon. Since it is possible (likely?) that the father will challenge you on this, you really should have an attorney assist...

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Can the next of kins get into trouble if they don't sign papers to have someone buried?

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

The children are entitled to be jerks and they are not required to open an estate or to pay for a funeral. If an estate is not opened, there may be...

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What is the law regarding a mortgage company taking over a 'vacant' home? Don't they have to notify estate executor?

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply add that, if the second lot is part of the probate estate, which it appears to be, then there is a...

James P. Frederick's Answers (17267)

Is it safe to add my name as a co-owner of my mothers Family Trust since my fathers passing?

Is there any way to keep a vehicle that is collateral to a loan of my deceased father?

What to do and where to start

My mom passed away and dad is incompetent, can their son fight for the original will that was made 6 yrs ago or the new one?

My husband and I took care of his mother for 2 years. Six months before she passed she fell and broke her hip and had to spend

I live in the state of Virginia. My father passed away last year with no will. His estate is insolvent and no one

My husband died July 2010 and he did not have a will. Does his property revert to me the spouse? My name is on the property?

Does both parents have to be included in a probate of the death of a child?

Can the next of kins get into trouble if they don't sign papers to have someone buried?

What is the law regarding a mortgage company taking over a 'vacant' home? Don't they have to notify estate executor?