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I was appointed personal representative yesterday over my Mom's estate which had money what does the law require that I do now ?

Carol's answer | Answered on August 16, 2011

NO- keep the money seperate from your own until you are sure all the creditors, taxes and court fees are paid. If you properly published for...

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My elderly father who lives on his own cannot take care of himself any longer. He has memory loss but doesn't know it. Guardian?

Carol's answer | Answered on August 16, 2011

I agree with Attorney Frederick's answer, with one exception - powers of attorney do not give you all the same powers because if your father rebels...

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Probate, conservator, wills

Carol's answer | Answered on August 10, 2011

I agree with Attorney Frederick - I would push for an Order of the court that you are the beneficiary of these funds after she passes and the...

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Probate, conservatorship and wills

Carol's answer | Answered on August 10, 2011

Have you requested that the conservator set up a burial fund? That would be a start. I agree with Attorney Frederick that you don't have a legal...

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Why did I wait so long to question the file. Previous question about the petition probate file

Carol's answer | Answered on August 10, 2011

We're you a minor when all this happened? Is it possible someone is holding the money in trust for you? It may still be possible to re-open...

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Probate 2

Carol's answer | Answered on August 10, 2011

I agree with Attorney Frederick, if no inventory or account was filed, it probably was an unsupervised estate. If its in Wayne County the website...

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Petition the probate court

Carol's answer | Answered on August 09, 2011

I agree with Attorney Frederick, you have not provided enough information about the estate. However, the court doesn't examine a file and...

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I recieved a notice of hearing for a motion to sell real property, it states i am required to attend what happens if i do not?

Carol's answer | Answered on August 08, 2011

I really doubt you need to be there. I think it is more likely -someone check the box saying you have to be there in error. Call the person who...

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Can an estate walk away from a house that is under water even if the estate is liquid. It is currently in probate.

Carol's answer | Answered on August 03, 2011

The Estate's representative is not liable for the debt- recourse if any, would only be against the estate's assets. This is an interesting...

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My died passed and he didnt have a will, is it possible that there are things that we own that were his?

Carol's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

First check the Wayne County Probate Court website at www.wcpc.us to see if someone opened the estate and did not notify you - go to the public...

Carol A. Morris's Answers (147)

I was appointed personal representative yesterday over my Mom's estate which had money what does the law require that I do now ?

My elderly father who lives on his own cannot take care of himself any longer. He has memory loss but doesn't know it. Guardian?

Probate, conservator, wills

Probate, conservatorship and wills

Why did I wait so long to question the file. Previous question about the petition probate file

Probate 2

Petition the probate court

I recieved a notice of hearing for a motion to sell real property, it states i am required to attend what happens if i do not?

Can an estate walk away from a house that is under water even if the estate is liquid. It is currently in probate.

My died passed and he didnt have a will, is it possible that there are things that we own that were his?