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My Dad died with no will, no assets, the house was in mine and his name, he had an equity line of credit only in his name, am i

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

You personally are not liable for the debt unless you guaranteed it, but the property may be subject to the debt if it was used as security for it....

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Do we have a case?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

If I read your question correctly your grandmother's will left 1/2 to her daughter (your aunt) and 1/2 to her son (your dad), and your died died...

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I, and four others, have been named in my fathers will as being equal recipients to his estate.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

You may always advise the attorney of your concerns and request an accounting of the estate. My recommendation is to do that in writing to make...

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My mother wants to leave her house and land to a certain person when she dies. what's the best way to do this .

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 18, 2011

A living trust that takes ownership of the property during your mother's lifetime is a good route as it can also be used to transfer other assets...

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If i start an llc and want to sell percentages of company to investors what types of agreements and forms should be filled out?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 18, 2011

Delaware is always a good choice if you are seeking large amounts of venture capital. However, if you are going into this business with people you...

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Is it legal for the benificiary of funds and property titled in the name of the deceased Trust to redirect this income to them?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 18, 2011

This is a difficult question to answer online and you should have a consultation with an estate or probate attorney to determine how to proceed. ...

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As the appointed Executor and Trustee when property title of the deceased needs to be transferred to the benificiary who pays ?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 18, 2011

You will need to look at the Trust Agreement to determine how payment of costs are made and from what source. If the asset is in Trust then there...

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My deceased grandmother's lawyer asked for my address...why?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

I would not be concerned about providing your address information. It could be you are named as a beneficiary of some bequest in her Will. If she...

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My mother passed away and had a will which my sisters friend and lawyer had my mom sign off her will when my mom had dementia

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

You will need to hire a probate litigation attorney and determine if you can prove undue influence, duress or lack of capacity when she signed the...

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What if your deceased loved one didn't have a will, but a bank account & safe deposit box?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

I agree you should petition the court for entry into the safe deposit box in hopes there may be a Will to probate. If there is one, you may be...

Jonathan Scott Connor's Answers (179)

My Dad died with no will, no assets, the house was in mine and his name, he had an equity line of credit only in his name, am i

Do we have a case?

I, and four others, have been named in my fathers will as being equal recipients to his estate.

My mother wants to leave her house and land to a certain person when she dies. what's the best way to do this .

If i start an llc and want to sell percentages of company to investors what types of agreements and forms should be filled out?

Is it legal for the benificiary of funds and property titled in the name of the deceased Trust to redirect this income to them?

As the appointed Executor and Trustee when property title of the deceased needs to be transferred to the benificiary who pays ?

My deceased grandmother's lawyer asked for my address...why?

My mother passed away and had a will which my sisters friend and lawyer had my mom sign off her will when my mom had dementia

What if your deceased loved one didn't have a will, but a bank account & safe deposit box?