Questions answered by Daniel J. Krause

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I have never seen my grandmother's will and was told by my aunt that we were left nothing, can I contest?

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 16, 2015

I agree that you will need a Canadian attorney to answer this question. The answer to your questions depends on the specific law governing probate...

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How is it determined who would be the executor of the estate/ who belongings go to if a person dies with no spouse/children/will

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 16, 2015

I am sorry to hear about your brother's passing. My condolences. When someone begins a probate case in court, the court appoints an executor....

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Just found out that my name is not on the deed to the house. my husband passed away 3 weeks ago. my name was on the mortgage

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 12, 2015

I am sorry to hear of your loss and your predicament. I agree with Mr. Kenyon about the different factors that will determine your inheritance of...

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I own a duplex and want to find the best way to avoid personal taxes and probate taxes. I am close to retirement and am thinkin

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

Taxes are complex. I would not worry too much about probate taxes, as they are only .002 (2/10 of one percent) of assets passing through probate....

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How long after a person is deceased does the will have to be read to heirs.? We have waited 3 years without seeing the will.

Daniel's answer | Answered on July 02, 2015

Wills are not usually read to heirs in Wisconsin. If you are a natural heir of a deceased person, and no will has been produced in 3 years, the...

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I am under a Wisconsin conservatorship that will soon be terminated. Also receive SSDI. Take court papers to SSA to terminate?

Daniel's answer | Answered on June 26, 2015

Yes. You are correct. Contact the Social Security office in your area to let them know this is happening, and ask if they need the court to sign...

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My ex husband is dying.I am the third ex wife and we share a 10 year old son .Who is entitled to his estate

Daniel's answer | Answered on June 26, 2015

In general, I agree with the other attorneys, but because your child is a minor, the child can get a special allowance from the estate for support...

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Is succession certificate required prior to sale the property for his widow and Children

Daniel's answer | Answered on May 13, 2015

I am only familiar with Wisconsin property transactions, so if this property is in another state, this may not apply. I am not familiar with the...

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What kind of attorney do i need

Daniel's answer | Answered on May 05, 2015

To answer your first question: you should get a probate/litigation attorney. Because it is a danger that the cards will be sold or "lost," you...

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I have been in probat for over 2 yrs. I recently found out I owe 35,000 to dependents, that said they did not want the house.

Daniel's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

There are many questions that are unclear here. Some of the questions that are important for you are: 1. Who owned the house upon your husband's...

Daniel J. Krause's Answers (198)

I have never seen my grandmother's will and was told by my aunt that we were left nothing, can I contest?

How is it determined who would be the executor of the estate/ who belongings go to if a person dies with no spouse/children/will

Just found out that my name is not on the deed to the house. my husband passed away 3 weeks ago. my name was on the mortgage

I own a duplex and want to find the best way to avoid personal taxes and probate taxes. I am close to retirement and am thinkin

How long after a person is deceased does the will have to be read to heirs.? We have waited 3 years without seeing the will.

I am under a Wisconsin conservatorship that will soon be terminated. Also receive SSDI. Take court papers to SSA to terminate?

My ex husband is dying.I am the third ex wife and we share a 10 year old son .Who is entitled to his estate

Is succession certificate required prior to sale the property for his widow and Children

What kind of attorney do i need

I have been in probat for over 2 yrs. I recently found out I owe 35,000 to dependents, that said they did not want the house.