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Was given a gift from a family friend one year ago, she has since died, and her estate is telling me it needs to be returned.
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Answered on November 05, 2014
It is up to the estate to prove it is a loan, not a gift. I doubt there is any way they can force you to deed back the property. There is a thing...
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If a will names guardian@death of parents and mgt of funds until children reach age 30,who do we designate as benef on 401k's
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Answered on November 05, 2014
Your will most likely sets up a common trust for your children's benefit. If the Will is written properly that trust can serve as a qualified...
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I am in my fathers will, and my sister the executor is holding back on some of my money. Do I have the right to see the will.
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Answered on November 05, 2014
Yes, you have a right to see the will. It sounds like your father's estate has already gone through probate and your sister is acting as the...
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Is there a time limit to when you can receive land that was left to you? What kind of lawyer would I contact to take my case?
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Answered on November 04, 2014
The only time lime is if you are in possession of your father's will you have 30 days to get it to the probate court, although this requirement is...
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Money in attorney's trust
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Answered on November 02, 2014
Attorney trust accounts are used to hold funds that belong to the client, not the attorney. There is not enough information to determine what is...
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Bank made beneficiary incorrect on annuity 85 year old party is getting stressed lawyer that did will not experienced wants $$$
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Answered on October 25, 2014
I agree that there is no need for an attorney to change an annuity beneficiary. The person who sold the annuity should be able to help without...
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What is the best paper to file to leave my daughter the legal right to my home at my life's end?
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Answered on October 24, 2014
The transfer on death deed is designed for this purpose. With that you can always change your mind. A deed with a retained life estate could also...
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Looking for someone to take on a State Correctional Center. My brother passed while in their watch.No one will take them on.
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Answered on October 24, 2014
It is not clear what you mean by "take on a correctional center." Is this a wrongful death lawsuit, or are they holding back his assets? I'll...
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Waiting almost 1 year now for estate of less than 1 million to go to probate
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Answered on October 24, 2014
The fact that your husband was a Wisconsin resident does not enter into the process. If the land is in Florida, then the transfers should be done...
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Is a lawyer required to create a living will (or normal will)?
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Answered on October 22, 2014
No, a lawyer is not needed. A living will is a statement of whether you want to be kept alive by artificial and invasive means. While it is a good...