Questions answered by Charlotte D. Key

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My father died in June. What do I do now?

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 31, 2016

Hire a probate attorney who practices in the county where your father lived. Don't delay.

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Can I change locks on a house given to me in a will?

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 31, 2016

The house may have been given to you, but the personal belongings may not. It depends on the terms of the will. You need to get your own probate...

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Why does the Probate Code differentiate between guardianship of the person and guardianship of the estate?

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

Guardianship of the person involves taking care of the persons physical and daily needs, such as medical care, deciding where the person may live,...

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Stubborn parents think they don't need a will

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

I highly recommend having your parents sit down with an estate planning attorney. I have never seen a will that was not prepared by an attorney...

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How long do I have to wait for Land inherited in Puerto Rico? Someone said that my father's widow tried to sell it.

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

Did your father live in Puerto Rico at the time of his death? If so, you need to contact a probate attorney in Puerto Rico in order to appear on...

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I paid my neighbor's taxes and he wants to do a Transfer Upon Death deed. Is this legal?

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 29, 2016

Yes, it is legal but your neighbor should speak with an estate planning attorney regarding executing the Transfer on Death Deed. There could also...

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CAN I BE ADMINISTOR OF MY DECEASED HUSBANDS ESTATE IF I HAVE FELONY CONVICTION

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 28, 2016

No, you are not allowed to be an administrator if you have a felony conviction. There are others that may serve as administrator, which is laid...

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The house went through a probate and I paid 1500 get it probated and now they say I gotta put the house in my name how do I do t

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

A new deed needs to be filed in the property records to transfer title. You should ask your attorney to prepare the deed so it is done properly. ...

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How can I avoid probate since my father has past suddenly and he did not have myself or my two brothers listed a beneficiary?

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

Your father's estate needs to go through a probate proceeding in order for you to collect the assets. As Ms. James suggested, you may qualify to...

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How Can I take possession of my mother's home that is in probate

Charlotte's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

Who applied to be administrator the estate in the probate proceeding? That person should be the one to secure the property. But most likely, yes...

Charlotte D. Key's Answers (1104)

My father died in June. What do I do now?

Can I change locks on a house given to me in a will?

Why does the Probate Code differentiate between guardianship of the person and guardianship of the estate?

Stubborn parents think they don't need a will

How long do I have to wait for Land inherited in Puerto Rico? Someone said that my father's widow tried to sell it.

I paid my neighbor's taxes and he wants to do a Transfer Upon Death deed. Is this legal?

CAN I BE ADMINISTOR OF MY DECEASED HUSBANDS ESTATE IF I HAVE FELONY CONVICTION

The house went through a probate and I paid 1500 get it probated and now they say I gotta put the house in my name how do I do t

How can I avoid probate since my father has past suddenly and he did not have myself or my two brothers listed a beneficiary?

How Can I take possession of my mother's home that is in probate