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My father left property in Ms. to my mother when he passed away in 1998. My mother remarried 6 years ago to a man living in Tx.
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Answered on May 01, 2013
Because your father left the property to your mother without restricting what she could do with it, she has that ability to do with it what she...
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I nee to change the executor of my will. Can I add the line "or his delegate" to this will?
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Answered on May 01, 2013
There is not a way to allow the executor to name his or her own successor. You can name several alternate executors to serve in that capacity. If...
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My father passed away in December and the only will we could find was unsigned and un-notarized.
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Answered on May 06, 2011
Did the ccounts have a P.O.D. beneficiary, if so it may be possible to get access to his assets without needing court involvement. If the writing...
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Trust Dispute-I and my three siblings are beneficiaries of our parents estate. Now that the estate is settled, our two brothers
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Answered on May 06, 2011
You could hire an attorney to demand a copy of the trust. The trust's terms will determine your rights.
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Verbal will recordrd conversation where deceased indicated some property he wanted given to a friend. is this a case for friend?
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Answered on May 03, 2011
Oral wills are not recognized in Texas.
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Who is allowed to cash the check from a irrevocable life insurance trust? The grantor or trustee?
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Answered on May 03, 2011
The trustee should cash the check and then disburse it under the terms of the trust.
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Seeking guardianship of 15 year old m I have raised as my niece since her mother was killed by her father, grandma has custody
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Answered on May 03, 2011
Are you seeking guardianship of the niece? If so,contact an attorney in your area. The attorney can help you make sure the niece's money is used...
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Does the money to the beneficiaries of a surrendered Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust have to declare this as income?
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Answered on May 03, 2011
It would be a good idea to ask a CPA that question. There would only be income tax if income was earned. There might be estate or gift taxes
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Mother is 60 yrs and physically and mentally disabled. She is currently an outpatient in a neuro rehab (former Dallas teacher
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Answered on April 29, 2011
If the proceeds are spent for her care, then it is not a transfer. There are ways to protect a portion of the proceeds from having to be spent...
