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I have filed probate. I am the Personal Representative of my MIL estate. The heirs are her son and her grand daughter. Both ag

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 18, 2016

You should speak face to face with a probate attorney in your area regarding the specifics of this matter. It is recommended to hire a probate...

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What happens to my mothers bank accounts after she dies? Can I also be a beneficiary and executor in her will?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

I agree with the answers provided here. You can be both executor and beneficiary. The DPOA ends upon your mother's death and the Will takes over....

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Can someone please tell me how long this process should take?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

My condolences for your loss. Probate procedures can take quite a while depending on what needs to done. There is a ton of paperwork and...

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How do I get an absolute divorce in Miami Oklahoma

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

The simplest way to finalize your divorce is by doing an uncontested divorce. This will include a petition which will be filed and served properly...

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We were married in Jamaica and are trying to do an online divorce. Says by law, we need an attorney if married outside U.S, T/F?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

Red Flags going up here. Where do you live (city, county, state, overseas)? You are filing online with whom and how? You really need to...

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How do I get my parents house and belongings from the executor?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

This question cannot be fully answered in this forum with more information. You will need to sit down with a probate attorney in the area where...

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Creditor Debited 2 payments when only authorized to debit one. Do we have a case? Please advise next step?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

I agree with the answer provided. Your next step should be sit down with a debt relief attorney to get to the bottom of this and advise you as to...

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Next step in dispute with debt collection lawyer

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

I agree the the other attorneys' answers here. It may be time to talk to an attorney in your local area to get to the bottom of this matter for...

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Do we have to respond to letter from DHS?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

My condolences for your loss. DHS and Social Security should be notified of your brother's passing. If DHS has any valid creditor claim against...

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When monies from 401K come to beneficiary does that have to go toward paying bills owed by the deceased?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

My condolences for your loss. I agree with the answers by Mr. Monks and Mr. Pate. If you were nominated to be the executor (in Oklahoma we call...

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I have filed probate. I am the Personal Representative of my MIL estate. The heirs are her son and her grand daughter. Both ag

What happens to my mothers bank accounts after she dies? Can I also be a beneficiary and executor in her will?

Can someone please tell me how long this process should take?

How do I get an absolute divorce in Miami Oklahoma

We were married in Jamaica and are trying to do an online divorce. Says by law, we need an attorney if married outside U.S, T/F?

How do I get my parents house and belongings from the executor?

Creditor Debited 2 payments when only authorized to debit one. Do we have a case? Please advise next step?

Next step in dispute with debt collection lawyer

Do we have to respond to letter from DHS?

When monies from 401K come to beneficiary does that have to go toward paying bills owed by the deceased?