Questions answered by Gregory J. Vanevenhoven

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I have a will i dont have money to pay for funeral. i need help.am i responsible for funeral or family/

Gregory's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

I would agree with the other answers provided. If you signed the contract with the funeral home, then you would likely be personally liable for...

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If someone passes away does the spouse have exclusive rights to any insurance policies from the deceased, even for others?

Gregory's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

It would first depend on who the owner of the life insurance policy was. If the policy is a joint policy between both spouses, the surviving...

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What is my next step to sell deceased Mother's estate?

Gregory's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

A probate atttorney in North Carolina may still be an option. With what has already transpired and your goal to have the estate settled, an...

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Do we need new substitute trustees

Gregory's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

Having new trustees nominated to replace the now-deceased trustees is never a bad idea. This is especially important If the now-deceased trustees...

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Who does fathers vehicle go to after his death?

Gregory's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

I would strongly suggest that you talk with a local probate attorney. Whether you would or would not receive any or all of your father's assets is...

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A man who I lived with left me a house in his trust, its been over a year and the executor has not giving it go me

Gregory's answer | Answered on April 01, 2015

Unfortunately, without seeing the trust document there is no way to say for certain whether you may or may not have a valid claim. I would suggest...

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My uncle's estate closed after my dad died so I received my dad's share from lawyer. Check in my dad's name so I can't cash it

Gregory's answer | Answered on April 01, 2015

Typically, in these types of situations, you would need to start some type of probate action before the bank will accept the check from you. ...

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Do i need estate attorney?

Gregory's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. When a beneficiary is not appointed under a life insurance policy, there are often default provisions that come into...

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How do I get the title of my deceased aunt's van put in my name?

Gregory's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

The quick answer is that if no one has title to the car and your great aunt did not complete any non-probate designation on the vehicle, there is...

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If one is named as a beneficiary in a will, predeceases the grantor, but is still named as beneficiary, do her heirs inherit?

Gregory's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

It would depend on how the will was written. For example, the will could state that any of the listed beneficiaries, who are living when your...

Gregory J. Vanevenhoven's Answers (81)

I have a will i dont have money to pay for funeral. i need help.am i responsible for funeral or family/

If someone passes away does the spouse have exclusive rights to any insurance policies from the deceased, even for others?

What is my next step to sell deceased Mother's estate?

Do we need new substitute trustees

Who does fathers vehicle go to after his death?

A man who I lived with left me a house in his trust, its been over a year and the executor has not giving it go me

My uncle's estate closed after my dad died so I received my dad's share from lawyer. Check in my dad's name so I can't cash it

Do i need estate attorney?

How do I get the title of my deceased aunt's van put in my name?

If one is named as a beneficiary in a will, predeceases the grantor, but is still named as beneficiary, do her heirs inherit?