Questions answered by Julie Aletta Paquette

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Do I have to go to probate to get money out of dead husbands bank account?

Julie's answer | Answered on March 25, 2014

Yes, you can obtain those funds either with the Affidavit procedure, or if the bank will not accept that, then the Petition and Order for...

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Was left 10000 dollars by parents wanted to possible contest trust, should this lawyer show me the trust?

Julie's answer | Answered on March 23, 2014

It's impossible to answer your question without more information. The lawyer may very well have done significant work and analysis on the trust...

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Can Interested Parties contest Personal Rep fees?

Julie's answer | Answered on March 23, 2014

Yes, they can. Rely on your attorney's advice and guidance.

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My sister is trustee of a trust I think she has or tried to change beneficiary names, can she do that?

Julie's answer | Answered on March 23, 2014

Unfortunately your question cannot be answered this forum. You really need to consult with an attorney who practices in trust...

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Can I use my mom house as a rental?

Julie's answer | Answered on March 21, 2014

Most likely, yes, to a certain extent. You need to hire a probate attorney to assist you with this. Many here on Avvo provide a free consultation.

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My Father died leaving a Will. My brother is in charge. He wants me to sign a power of attorney.

Julie's answer | Answered on March 18, 2014

Appointing someone as your agent under a power of attorney could give them the authority to clean you out financially, so it should not be done...

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Can you execute a will that is 37 years old and collect back rents? Can you hold a spouse responsible who lived for 37 yrs free

Julie's answer | Answered on March 18, 2014

Your question is confusing. It sounds to me that there was no probate estate, but I could be mistaken. Was probate opened with the court? If so,...

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WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR ATTORNEY WILL NOT CALL YOU BACK AND KEEPS CHARGING YOU FOR THE CALLS?

Julie's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

There may be some final steps to wrapping everything up that you're not aware of. However, if your attorney refuses to return your calls, it does...

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I'm handling my Dad's estate as a informal probate matter and need to know which creditor needs personal notice

Julie's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

You are required to provide notice to all "known" creditors and unknown creditors (via publication). Whether a creditor is "known" is a legal...

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My widowed, elderly mother living in an assisted care facility has real estate ( home and land ) exclusively in her name.

Julie's answer | Answered on March 08, 2014

Your mother should consult with an estate planning attorney. One option that might be helpful for her is to have a ladybird deed drafted. You can...

Julie Aletta Paquette's Answers (934)

Do I have to go to probate to get money out of dead husbands bank account?

Was left 10000 dollars by parents wanted to possible contest trust, should this lawyer show me the trust?

Can Interested Parties contest Personal Rep fees?

My sister is trustee of a trust I think she has or tried to change beneficiary names, can she do that?

Can I use my mom house as a rental?

My Father died leaving a Will. My brother is in charge. He wants me to sign a power of attorney.

Can you execute a will that is 37 years old and collect back rents? Can you hold a spouse responsible who lived for 37 yrs free

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR ATTORNEY WILL NOT CALL YOU BACK AND KEEPS CHARGING YOU FOR THE CALLS?

I'm handling my Dad's estate as a informal probate matter and need to know which creditor needs personal notice

My widowed, elderly mother living in an assisted care facility has real estate ( home and land ) exclusively in her name.