Can someone legally go against the wishes of a Will? In terms of placing property in heirs or keeping for themself.
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Answered on December 11, 2012
It would have been wise to ask your questions while the estate was open. There are many valid reasons why property that a person owns doesn't pass...
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My will says that I was previously married to Kevin H., but it was supposed to be Keith H. Does this affect the will?
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Answered on December 08, 2012
Kevin H. or Keith H. - that is the question! I don't think it matters from legal perspective; however, if the lawyer who drafted the Will made an...
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If multiple heirs are listed, but some are deceased at the time of death, does the estate go to the remaining heirs listed?
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Answered on December 08, 2012
It could go either way depending on the language used in the Will. I would suggest that the executor talk with a probate attorney to insure that...
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What to do when an Executor will NOT SHARE WILL information&will NOT probate Will. I am an unemployed heir.
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Answered on December 07, 2012
Well, whether probate is necessary depends on how your deceased sister owned her home. If it is owned "jointly" with Tracy or in a Trust then,...
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A spouse gets 1/3 of the estate to renounce where does other 2/3 go?
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Answered on December 06, 2012
When you "renounce" a Will that usually indicates that the spouse was not included in the Will. So, if renounced then the spouse gets 1/3 and the...
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I currently have in my possession a petition to probate the estate of my grandmother. My mother was named in the last will
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Answered on December 04, 2012
I don't understand if you are the one filing the Petition or if someone else filed it and mailed you a copy. If it is the first one, then I would...
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My father died in 2009 leaving his farm property to 4 children. his current wife received all bank proceeds & pension.
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Answered on December 04, 2012
Your question is much too complicated to answer on this website. All of the relevant documents need to be reviewed to give you an answer/options. ...
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Should I have a will even at 16?
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Answered on December 04, 2012
Like Mr. Frederick I am impressed that you are even thinking about a Will at your age. Good for you!
But, also as Mr. Frederick states, you...
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My husband and i are a joint owner of the house . we can not come to an agreemnet iregarding a will. can we have a seperate will
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Answered on December 03, 2012
That raises interesting questions. Should I assume that this is a second marriage for the both of you?
If you are joint owners of real estate...
Our attorney continues to drag out settling my parents' estate ... it is now over 4 years.
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Answered on December 03, 2012
It's unfortunate that you are unhappy with the attorneys services. Whether something is wrong it is impossible for me or another attorney to say...