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What if cotrustees are removed as trustees by a Probate Court in Michigan and a new single Trustee is named by the Court

Carol's answer | Answered on May 18, 2012

I agree with the two other responses. I would only add that the former co-trustees fees are payable from the trust so long as they have to spend...

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Is there legal grounds for collecting this inheritance?

Carol's answer | Answered on May 18, 2012

If the document was signed by the son's Dad and delivered to the eldest son, it could be argued that the eldest son is the constructive trustee for...

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Can I still be Personal Representative of my late husband's Estate if I remarry and change my last name?

Carol's answer | Answered on May 18, 2012

YES is the short answer. I would bring the marriage license showing how your name has changed with me when I filed it and I would include your...

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Find out what happens to my deceased fathers belongings

Carol's answer | Answered on May 14, 2012

I am sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, Attorney Frederick's answer is correct. The best way to get what you want is by being nice and...

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I have been told by the probate judge, as PR, I must pay out of my pocket for a lawyer to represent the estate. Why?

Carol's answer | Answered on October 10, 2011

I do agree with the others, that only the judge can explain his order. However, it is possible that you signed an attorney fee agreement that said...

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Who makes the decision when someone can be released from a nursing home?

Carol's answer | Answered on October 02, 2011

I am not licensed in Kansas or familar with Kansas law -- so you may want to consult an attorney in Kansas. However, if there is no special...

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If someone dies with no will, money or property, does probate need to be opened?

Carol's answer | Answered on September 03, 2011

If there are truly no assets there would be no need to open a probate estate. The 30 old child would be the top priority. His 3 children would be...

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Can a child sue if they don't like how much they received from the estate? 1 gets 3/4, and the other 1/4 of the estate.

Carol's answer | Answered on August 23, 2011

You have not provided enough information to answer the question. Who died? Was there a will? Who drafted the will (an attorney or not) Was the...

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My great aunt passed with no will, no spouse no parents 7 siblings 1 living how does it break down for inheritance

Carol's answer | Answered on August 21, 2011

With one sibling living the estate will be divided by 7 if all 6 deceased siblings had children. If only 4 deceased siblings have living children...

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My father passed away, we are still going through probate to settle the estate. There is no money in the estate.

Carol's answer | Answered on August 16, 2011

I would ask my realtor to do a realistic assessment of the value of the real estate. If it is not enough to pay off any liens on the home - I'd...

Carol A. Morris's Answers (147)

What if cotrustees are removed as trustees by a Probate Court in Michigan and a new single Trustee is named by the Court

Is there legal grounds for collecting this inheritance?

Can I still be Personal Representative of my late husband's Estate if I remarry and change my last name?

Find out what happens to my deceased fathers belongings

I have been told by the probate judge, as PR, I must pay out of my pocket for a lawyer to represent the estate. Why?

Who makes the decision when someone can be released from a nursing home?

If someone dies with no will, money or property, does probate need to be opened?

Can a child sue if they don't like how much they received from the estate? 1 gets 3/4, and the other 1/4 of the estate.

My great aunt passed with no will, no spouse no parents 7 siblings 1 living how does it break down for inheritance

My father passed away, we are still going through probate to settle the estate. There is no money in the estate.