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Is it customary for a probate attorney to have control over the checking/savings account of a deceased person (with no will)?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on September 08, 2016

I would agree with the other two answers. There is no reason for him to have control of the account. He is there to provide guidance but you...

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How do I get my sibling to finalize my fathers will

Kenneth's answer | Answered on August 28, 2016

If she is the named personal representative and has not opened the estate, then you would be able to petition the probate court to do so. First...

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My mother died and i have a will.The house is still in my parents name. How do i get the house in my name.

Kenneth's answer | Answered on August 26, 2016

The house will have to go through probate. This involves paperwork and a process to go through the probate court. We generally do these...

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My father died with out will

Kenneth's answer | Answered on June 20, 2016

A power of attorney ends when someone dies. Did she get appointed personal representative? The other siblings should have been notified if so. ...

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Is the homeowners' policy still effective as long as it remains in their names and is paid? Thank you.

Kenneth's answer | Answered on May 09, 2016

You need to look at the policy. You may be OK until the policy term is up but may find it very difficult and/ or expensive to insure a vacant...

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Do I still need to apply for an Formal or Informal Probate? Does Will that she had drawn up supersede the Revocable Trust?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on May 03, 2016

You really need to have an attorney review the estate planning documents. In general, the terms of a Trust would apply to assets that were in the...

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i have a trust do i still have to go to probate get a paper saying that i am the executor to cash checks& open an bank acct?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on April 28, 2016

If the bank account was never put into the trust and doesn't have a joint owner or beneficiary then it will have to go to probate. Depending on...

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Do I have to wait for my uncle's house and car to be put in my name before I sell them?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on April 16, 2016

You should consult with an attorney. Is it a pour over will meaning that the house and car end up in the trust? It sounds like the house and car...

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Executor

Kenneth's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

Any attorney can act as personal representative of a Will or Trustee of a Trust. I personally don't think that is a great idea. I would much...

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Please refer to my situation

Kenneth's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

I agree with all of the other answers. These are his assets and he can choose to leave them to you if he desires but not being married you will...

Kenneth R. Gold's Answers (142)

Is it customary for a probate attorney to have control over the checking/savings account of a deceased person (with no will)?

How do I get my sibling to finalize my fathers will

My mother died and i have a will.The house is still in my parents name. How do i get the house in my name.

My father died with out will

Is the homeowners' policy still effective as long as it remains in their names and is paid? Thank you.

Do I still need to apply for an Formal or Informal Probate? Does Will that she had drawn up supersede the Revocable Trust?

i have a trust do i still have to go to probate get a paper saying that i am the executor to cash checks& open an bank acct?

Do I have to wait for my uncle's house and car to be put in my name before I sell them?

Executor

Please refer to my situation