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Mom passed-oldest sister refuses to present Will for probate. Can she be forced to present Will? Would Will be record somewhere?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

Hire a probate attorney to file petition to force her to deposit original will with county clerk. Once clerk has will file application to probate...

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If, in an estate, a beneficiary is listed to receive money from an IRA - is this binding upon death?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

There are lots of unstated questions concerning these facts--you need to hire an experienced estate planning attorney to make sure any trusts are...

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Date-04/15/2015. Is there any way I can still receive my 2011 tax refund money.

Steven's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

You must file today and follow the mailing instructions of Mr. Buck--extremely important.

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How do I fight against a 20 year old debt that was my fathers' who has been deceased for 20 years?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

The answer to your question is fact specific and the only way to obtain a meaningful answer is to hire a probate attorney to review what happened...

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My sisters lawyer filed motion to remove himself as lawyer.

Steven's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

You should hire an attorney to have her removed as executor and the successor named in the Will appointed.

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TX LAW. If taxes are paid, at what point is the Citation to a Tax Suit Released?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 12, 2015

Your best option is to hire an experienced real estate attorney to determine what needs to be done and he or she then takes the necessary action. ...

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What happens when you file a will with the court?..What happens if i never probate a will?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 12, 2015

You need to do a probate proceeding for each estate to clear title to house. You need to hire a probate attorney to explain alternatives based on...

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Is there an emergency remedy to probate a lg estate w/ no will & an uncooperative heir?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 12, 2015

A temporary administration is subject to court control just life a regular dependent administration. On facts you listed,it offers no advantage...

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Billing 5 years after case.

Steven's answer | Answered on April 11, 2015

Depends on whether the bill was for recent work or for work done five years ago. Letters testamentary are not free and an attorney needs to be...

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My dad will states that he leaves the house to my mom then to me,both have past away. What do i do now?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 11, 2015

You need to hire a probate attorney to determine best procedures to clear title to house so you own it. It is likely an heirship proceeding will...

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Mom passed-oldest sister refuses to present Will for probate. Can she be forced to present Will? Would Will be record somewhere?

If, in an estate, a beneficiary is listed to receive money from an IRA - is this binding upon death?

Date-04/15/2015. Is there any way I can still receive my 2011 tax refund money.

How do I fight against a 20 year old debt that was my fathers' who has been deceased for 20 years?

My sisters lawyer filed motion to remove himself as lawyer.

TX LAW. If taxes are paid, at what point is the Citation to a Tax Suit Released?

What happens when you file a will with the court?..What happens if i never probate a will?

Is there an emergency remedy to probate a lg estate w/ no will & an uncooperative heir?

Billing 5 years after case.

My dad will states that he leaves the house to my mom then to me,both have past away. What do i do now?