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I am an only child and hold a money market with my 81 year old father. I am his power of attorney for health and finances and

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

You need to check with the bank on exactly how you "hold" the money market with your father. If the account is a tenants in common account you...

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My father died with no will and a checking account with approx. $30, 000 as his main assest. Is probate and a lawyer necessary?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

I agree with the previous attorneys response and would add you may avoid probate using a form of an heirship affidavit as well, where someone who...

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Dad died 5 years ago an we only got a small amount of what was for us 6 kids i just recived final distribution paper whatis that

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

Probate paperwork is often difficult to understand and so is the overall process for some. You should seek the help of a probate attorney licensed...

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The original "trust" beneficiary of my husbands life insurance has been revoked. He changed the beneficiary to me, but the

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

I am sorry for your loss. In answering your questions, I am assuming the life insurance company (or a court) has deemed the first beneficiary is...

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Can property with no executor be rented?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

Some form of legal action should be taken to see (1) who can and will administer the person's estate that owns the property and (2) who the...

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Can I start an Architectural firm in Texas without using the word "architectect"?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

The Texas Business Organizations code does not prohibit it, but you should check with the licensing Board for Architects in Texas to see if they...

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I THINK the exc. of my kids trust might not be doing right by my children

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

If your children are beneficiaries of a Trust then the person managing the Trust is called a Trustee and must distribute funds from the Trust...

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If i am in the will who is supposed to notify me?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

There isn't necessarily a reading of the Will like you see on television. Although it is still done at times, usually the contents of the Will are...

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Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 11, 2011

It depends on your objective. If you are looking to have the money pass to him outside of probate you may consider leaving it in your name and...

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My father has credit card debt, should I try to settle before opening probate?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 11, 2011

You might as well try and settle the debt now, because when you file for probate you will need to notify his creditors regardless. If they do not...

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I am an only child and hold a money market with my 81 year old father. I am his power of attorney for health and finances and

My father died with no will and a checking account with approx. $30, 000 as his main assest. Is probate and a lawyer necessary?

Dad died 5 years ago an we only got a small amount of what was for us 6 kids i just recived final distribution paper whatis that

The original "trust" beneficiary of my husbands life insurance has been revoked. He changed the beneficiary to me, but the

Can property with no executor be rented?

Can I start an Architectural firm in Texas without using the word "architectect"?

I THINK the exc. of my kids trust might not be doing right by my children

If i am in the will who is supposed to notify me?

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My father has credit card debt, should I try to settle before opening probate?