When a CD is titled (name) trustee for (name) beneficiary is that CD owned jointly or is that upon death?
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Answered on March 21, 2013
That is callen a Totten trust account. Ownership only passes upon death and generally there would be no taxes due unless the decedent had a very...
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Both of my parents have passed away. I have two other siblings, one that has also passed. He has no children but had a wife.
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Answered on March 21, 2013
The short answer is "no." Unless your deceased brother was living at the time that your 2nd parent died. Then maybe. If that was not the case...
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Do I have to go back to my lawyer to change my will
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Answered on March 19, 2013
You should have a lawyer make your change but you do not have to use the same attorney. Depending on your age and circumstances it may be wise to...
Probate lawyer not returning my calls.
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Answered on March 18, 2013
I guess my first question is how long you have been waiting. As long as you give the attorney a reasonable time then it is logical to ask "what is...
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Beneficiary of my mothers will and my brother is the executor
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Answered on March 17, 2013
Many things are possible under a Will depending on what the client desires and the creativity of the attorney who drafts the Will. Your situation...
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Do I have any legal rights if I was named in a Will and the children went to another lawyer with no Will
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Answered on March 16, 2013
Well, I assume that you were named in the Will that you have in your possession. If the amount that you are supposed to recieve warrants it, then...
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Does my wife have the right to sue my sister who's default on paying taxes for 6yrs.
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Answered on March 15, 2013
I doubt your wife has any right to sue. You may have the ability but, like many things in life, it gets complicated.
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As a beneficiary of the will, what can i do when the one claiming to be executor of the will cant produce a copy of the will?
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Answered on March 15, 2013
I would suggest that if you are not sure what you are signing and why, then you shouldn't sign it. Your request to see the Will is reasonable. If...
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My dad left his car and home to four siblings to be divided equally in his will.
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Answered on March 15, 2013
I'm not familiar with Georgia law, however in Illinois you might have certain rights if you actually did take care of your dad.
I would...
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My father died on August 17, 2011 without ever leaving a will?.how can we check the status of this?...
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Answered on March 13, 2013
Well. Are you aware of whether a probate estate was opened? You didn't give us much information to answer your question.