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I am asking this question in behalf of my aunt. She is 61 y.o., lives in Colorado and recently lost her husband.Thank you .

M.'s answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

Your aunt should hire legal counsel immediately to discuss the facts of her particular matter. I appreciate your caring inquiry but this is really...

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If someone doesn't have a Will, what will happen to their houses they own?

M.'s answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

Each state will have its own intestate laws in place. I encourage you to speak with an attorney in your area to discuss. The initial consultation...

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What formalities are required to make a minor change to my will?

M.'s answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

A codicil is the easiest manner to revise your Will. Generally, I encourage clients to create a new Will entirely if any amount of time has...

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Can a house left in a will be transferred to someone instead of the named beneficiary without a new will or amending the will?

M.'s answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

If the trust owns the asset, only the original grantor or the trustee can convey interest in the property. I encourage your family members to...

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I have been named executor of my late sisters will, and there is a minor involved. i would like to know how to proceed

M.'s answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

This is too large a matter to begin after consulting any response on AVVO. I encourage you to hire legal counsel in your area to discuss...

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What items abate first when all other items have abated but cash and property?

M.'s answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

Rachel nailed it. If her answer doesn't clarify the matter, I encourage you to hire legal counsel at your earliest convenience.

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How to file a Will in Wills County?

M.'s answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

Wills are not recorded until and unless you die. Hopefully you employed legal counsel to create the documents. If so, I encourage you to sit and...

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Can I make out a will on a D V D

M.'s answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

Sorry. Must be in writing.

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Can I speak to the attorney handling my father's will even tho my sis is executor ?

M.'s answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

I suspect a reasonable person would speak to you after receiving authorization from their client but it's not guaranteed. If you feel there are...

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Does the need to move civil trials along quickly trump the rights of litigants to legal counsel?

M.'s answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

No but I can encourage you to hire experienced counsel so you don't make a mess of one of the most important events in your life. This is deep...

M. Todd Miller's Answers (5542)

I am asking this question in behalf of my aunt. She is 61 y.o., lives in Colorado and recently lost her husband.Thank you .

If someone doesn't have a Will, what will happen to their houses they own?

What formalities are required to make a minor change to my will?

Can a house left in a will be transferred to someone instead of the named beneficiary without a new will or amending the will?

I have been named executor of my late sisters will, and there is a minor involved. i would like to know how to proceed

What items abate first when all other items have abated but cash and property?

How to file a Will in Wills County?

Can I make out a will on a D V D

Can I speak to the attorney handling my father's will even tho my sis is executor ?

Does the need to move civil trials along quickly trump the rights of litigants to legal counsel?