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Paying taxes for 60 years.

Ben's answer | Answered on February 16, 2017

Since you were Executor, there must have been a will. The grandkids' rights in that lot would be decided by your late husband's will (if it was...

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Estate account

Ben's answer | Answered on February 15, 2017

You should be fine, you just need to observe the legal formalities. Get an experienced probate attorney to represent you and probate the...

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Should I be the executor of my husband's will?

Ben's answer | Answered on February 15, 2017

You really should have an experienced probate attorney look into it. Complex estates are, well, complex. Your rights may not be (and from the facts...

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My spouse died 5 years ago. I live in Texas now but he died in oklahoma. Who has more rights over the ashes?

Ben's answer | Answered on February 15, 2017

In Oklahoma, the right to decide the disposition of a person's remains is first in the decedent either by a prior contract with a funeral home or...

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Can I claim ownership after my great uncle has passed without a will..?

Ben's answer | Answered on February 14, 2017

If your great uncle didn't leave a will and didn't deed the house to you during his life, then you may be out of luck. His wife, even if estranged,...

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What can I do to save my land? I want to retain the land at any cost.

Ben's answer | Answered on February 14, 2017

You may actually be in a pretty good position. You personally are not liable for your father's debts. And your father's unsecured creditors can...

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Do I wait till probate is closed or do I file with state bar association while probate is still open ?

Ben's answer | Answered on February 14, 2017

Have you discussed your feelings about her conduct with her? You might start there and take notes of her explanations. If you are not satisfied...

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How do I correct a false will for my father that has been accepted for probate and have since found a holographic original?

Ben's answer | Answered on February 14, 2017

If there is a forged will already admitted to probate, you will have a contest getting a holographic will admitted in its place. This is a pretty...

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Do I have to pay rent to my lanflord, who filed bankruptcy,and sale of property to be finalized in court on 3/8/17

Ben's answer | Answered on February 13, 2017

You need to speak with a bankruptcy lawyer to find out your rights. It appears from your question that your Landlord-Debtor is assuming and...

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Am I obligated to return a gift included rings and money that was willed to someone else?

Ben's answer | Answered on February 13, 2017

Sounds like the rings and things were her gifts to you during her life and not part of her estate. But if the family is making demands for their...

Ben F Meek III's Answers (317)

Paying taxes for 60 years.

Estate account

Should I be the executor of my husband's will?

My spouse died 5 years ago. I live in Texas now but he died in oklahoma. Who has more rights over the ashes?

Can I claim ownership after my great uncle has passed without a will..?

What can I do to save my land? I want to retain the land at any cost.

Do I wait till probate is closed or do I file with state bar association while probate is still open ?

How do I correct a false will for my father that has been accepted for probate and have since found a holographic original?

Do I have to pay rent to my lanflord, who filed bankruptcy,and sale of property to be finalized in court on 3/8/17

Am I obligated to return a gift included rings and money that was willed to someone else?