Questions answered by Kenneth R. Gold

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How long do I have to petition probate court after my father's passed away? Can anyone else petition probate before I do?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on June 11, 2014

You and your sister have equal priority. First you have to determine if you even need a probate estate. Someone else could petition if you don't...

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There was no will nor deed he left for her

Kenneth's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

Not that I'm aware of if there was no will nor deed and she was not married to him . Ken

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My mom boyfriend of 20 years past and he have two properties he left her, how can we transfer deed to her name?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on June 06, 2014

Can't really answer without a lot more facts such as where her boyfriend lived, where are the properties, how did he leave them to her. I suggest...

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Does my childrens inheritance from my mother count as part of my personal inheritance ,me being her daughter?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on May 10, 2014

If the terms of the Trust are clear as you state, then he can't do that and change them. Is he the trustee? If you can't work it out with him,...

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Mom died 3 years ago. Her account at Janus has no beneficiaries listed. Do we have to go to probate for this?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on May 09, 2014

If the account has no beneficiary and no joint owners it will have to go through probate. Depending on the value there may be a small estate...

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What is the best way to handle heir property (2 houses) that 6 siblings are trying to rent out. Probate settled

Kenneth's answer | Answered on May 09, 2014

I suggest you set up an LLC. Also all the parties should sign an operating agreement which defines their rights and responsibilities. I suggest you...

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I was appointed personal representative of my Mothers will. I was left the house in the will. How soon can in sell the house?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

You should have published a notice to creditors when the estate was opened. Creditors have 4 months to make a claim. Usually after that period the...

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Looking for a trust specialist firm called Golden Harvest

Kenneth's answer | Answered on April 22, 2014

I have never heard of them. I'm sure you can find a qualified attorney here on avvo to help you. Ken

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How can you transfer an IRA w/no beneficiaries to the named beneficiary in a will?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

If you can't find any proof that there is a beneficiary then the Ira will have to go through probate. After that it should be able to stay as is or...

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My mother passed away leaving no will, etc. She had her own bank account which contains $50k. Probate court said we now have..

Kenneth's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

If only her name is on the account then it will have to go through probate. Your father could petition the court to become personal representative...

Kenneth R. Gold's Answers (142)

How long do I have to petition probate court after my father's passed away? Can anyone else petition probate before I do?

There was no will nor deed he left for her

My mom boyfriend of 20 years past and he have two properties he left her, how can we transfer deed to her name?

Does my childrens inheritance from my mother count as part of my personal inheritance ,me being her daughter?

Mom died 3 years ago. Her account at Janus has no beneficiaries listed. Do we have to go to probate for this?

What is the best way to handle heir property (2 houses) that 6 siblings are trying to rent out. Probate settled

I was appointed personal representative of my Mothers will. I was left the house in the will. How soon can in sell the house?

Looking for a trust specialist firm called Golden Harvest

How can you transfer an IRA w/no beneficiaries to the named beneficiary in a will?

My mother passed away leaving no will, etc. She had her own bank account which contains $50k. Probate court said we now have..