Questions answered by Carol A. Morris

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Can one predict a Judges award for Survival actions in a wrongful death settlement? (see details)

Carol's answer | Answered on September 25, 2012

Judges are human too...The only way to really control predictions is to settle the matter amongst the heirs. The wrongful death distribution can...

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My father died two days ago, and I'm being told I can't see the will until my uncle hires a lawyer. IS THIS RIGHT ?

Carol's answer | Answered on September 25, 2012

As his heir you will be entitled to see the will at some point. Your uncle must be the personal representative named in the will and he is...

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I need help.

Carol's answer | Answered on September 23, 2012

Unfortunately there is now free help dealing with medicaid. However if you are diligent, respectful, and persistent you can get it done, if you...

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In the follow up to the 54,000.00 inheritance used for a purchase of a house being comingled monies in a joint account...

Carol's answer | Answered on September 14, 2012

The $20,000 sounds fair give that 50/50 is 21,500 because litigation costs more than $1,500 by far. You cannot get his inheritance now cause its...

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What if my wife died and she did not have a estate and we are getting bills to the Estate of"

Carol's answer | Answered on September 14, 2012

First don't contact the creditors, they will then know you exist and try to manipulate you into paying. Consult with an attorney about the various...

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Aunt dies...no spouse, no children, no siblings who gets estate of aunt

Carol's answer | Answered on September 14, 2012

If her parents are alive they would take before the nieces and nephews. If they predeceased her and there is no will the nieces/nephews would take...

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What is the line of inheritancy in Michigan?

Carol's answer | Answered on September 13, 2012

Intestacy lines generally go living married spouse and include children if not the living spouses from the beginning generally speaking if it over...

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How do you transfer property out of the name of a deceased family member to another member of the family

Carol's answer | Answered on September 13, 2012

I agree with Mr. Frederick better sooner than later. You indicate your grandfather has only one other living child, yet if there is no will and...

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Probate court matter

Carol's answer | Answered on August 23, 2012

I agree with the two posted answers. You need to trust your attorney's advice and let he or she do their job. Ask your attorney the question.

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My mother needs to know what the total amount of my uncles estate was.

Carol's answer | Answered on August 23, 2012

You posted your question in Michigan probate, but this estate is administered under canadian law. If there is an appropriate area for Canadian law...

Carol A. Morris's Answers (147)

Can one predict a Judges award for Survival actions in a wrongful death settlement? (see details)

My father died two days ago, and I'm being told I can't see the will until my uncle hires a lawyer. IS THIS RIGHT ?

I need help.

In the follow up to the 54,000.00 inheritance used for a purchase of a house being comingled monies in a joint account...

What if my wife died and she did not have a estate and we are getting bills to the Estate of"

Aunt dies...no spouse, no children, no siblings who gets estate of aunt

What is the line of inheritancy in Michigan?

How do you transfer property out of the name of a deceased family member to another member of the family

Probate court matter

My mother needs to know what the total amount of my uncles estate was.