Questions answered by Roy B Henline III

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What type of attorney do I need to see if my mothers power of attorney is changing everything into his name & spending her money

Roy's answer | Answered on November 26, 2012

I agree with Mr. Gold. You should consult with an experienced probate and estate planning attorney as soon as possible. The attorney in fact is...

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How does my mother apply to be administrator of her mother's estate with no will?

Roy's answer | Answered on November 18, 2012

Any interested person has the right to apply to be the personal representative. They must seek appointment through the probate court. Persons...

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If you lawyer leaves your estate plan with a his former law firm is it important to have it transferred to new attorney?

Roy's answer | Answered on October 30, 2012

Your former law firm has an obligation to deliver the files and original documents to you. They belong to you. Be sure to make your request in...

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I have a friend who has lived with a guy for 30+ years h epassed away and now his children don't want to take care of her needs?

Roy's answer | Answered on October 13, 2012

Did the decedent have a will? if so, the will determines how his estate is to be distributed. If there is no will, the laws of intestate...

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DOES ANOTORY NEED A WITNESS WHEN SIGNING A WILL

Roy's answer | Answered on October 12, 2012

I agree with Mr. Frederick. In Minnesota a will or codicil must be witnessed by two persons to be valid. As Mr. Frederick points out, this is one...

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How do I do probate court without an attorney?

Roy's answer | Answered on October 10, 2012

I agree with both of the previous answers. It is far easier and less expensive to avoid a problem than to fix one after the fact. Additionally,...

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Probate enheratence question.

Roy's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

It is important to review the language of the will and to understand the timing of the events. However, it may be that the $65,000.00 is an asset...

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I have recently been notified that I am a beneficiary, over 2 1//2 years post passing, the family wants to contest, whats next

Roy's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

It is difficult to answer this question without more information about the estate and on what grounds the family would contest the will. It is...

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My husband died on 8/4/12, he had no will. His sister thinks she is entitled to his belongings. What are my rights?

Roy's answer | Answered on September 28, 2012

My deepest condolences for your loss. I am sure that this is a difficult time, but it is important that you assert your rights. Under Minnesota...

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My Mother in Law Passed away and Her house is under water. What assets are subject to balancing the debt.

Roy's answer | Answered on September 28, 2012

I agree with Mr. Schwager's answer. I would stress that it is very important to review this situation with an experienced probate attorney as...

Roy B Henline III's Answers (67)

What type of attorney do I need to see if my mothers power of attorney is changing everything into his name & spending her money

How does my mother apply to be administrator of her mother's estate with no will?

If you lawyer leaves your estate plan with a his former law firm is it important to have it transferred to new attorney?

I have a friend who has lived with a guy for 30+ years h epassed away and now his children don't want to take care of her needs?

DOES ANOTORY NEED A WITNESS WHEN SIGNING A WILL

How do I do probate court without an attorney?

Probate enheratence question.

I have recently been notified that I am a beneficiary, over 2 1//2 years post passing, the family wants to contest, whats next

My husband died on 8/4/12, he had no will. His sister thinks she is entitled to his belongings. What are my rights?

My Mother in Law Passed away and Her house is under water. What assets are subject to balancing the debt.