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I would like to file a claim on an estate in Lee County Florida, I live in Illinois. How do I go about doing that ?

John's answer | Answered on April 25, 2013

Please do retain a Florida Attorney. As to your other question, depending on what you mean by 'claim' the probate may or may not require notice to...

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What happens if someone dies without a will in Will County and leaves non-liquid assets?

John's answer | Answered on April 24, 2013

I concurring with my colleagues, particularly regarding the use of a small estates affidavit, I would add that it is unfortunate that those...

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Need help with fathers estate going to children

John's answer | Answered on April 24, 2013

It may be possible to use a "Small Estates Affidavit". It is intended for cases that would need to go to probate, except they are of minimal...

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My father died and his name is the only one on title. Bank owns, mom on medicaid, no money no estate, no will no assets. Recieve

John's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

My colleagues have correctly identified the confusion in the question. The issues that you will be dealing with are: 1) Passing on the assets...

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Do I need an attorney to draft a will?

John's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

This is a very important question -- and one that is becoming more important because of the proliferation of online resources. The answer (to my...

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How does one find out who the lawyer is for the said Will?

John's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

The other answers are very good. 1) Follow through with the Probate Clerk in the County where your father died. If there was a will, and your...

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My mother recently passed due to cancer. We own a mortgaged home. Am I (son) responsible for medical bills?

John's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

I appears that you worked with your mother to resolve the succession of several of these assets. (The house, account and insurance) Those actions...

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Is there a statute of limitations for a probate case to close from the time it was opened?

John's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

There is usually no statutory time limit to close the case. But, there may be a limit on filing a claim. You should consult an attorney in the...

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Hi I am from Macedonia and I want to ask you if you can find the legacy that we left from our cousin who died back in 1933

John's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

This is a fascinating question, but your first place to start must be genealogical analysis. If you can't even find the people, you have no case...

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If items are a transfer on death do they need to be counted in the total of the estate for the oath of bond.

John's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

As a general statement, Probate does two things: 1) it is a place for an orderly payment of all debts owed by the deceased, and 2) it is the place...