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Am I entitled to 1/3 of my deceased father's life insurance policies and/or monies he had upon his death?
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Answered on March 18, 2013
If the life insurance policy had a named beneficiary, it will generally pass outside of probate. However, you should consult with a Tennessee...
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My mom and I purchased a house together. She recently passed away. I now own 60% interest in the house my four other siblings
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Answered on March 18, 2013
You cannot terminate someone's property interest unilaterally. You can seek to buy out that sibling's interest. You may also want to partition the...
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My father passed. He has four pieces of property in his trust. He did not put his bank acct. in the trust. He had 4 children.
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Answered on March 14, 2013
You should follow the terms f the Will and the trust unless all parties can enter into an Estate and Trust Settlement Agreement. These types of...
My husband bought the house before we were married we refinance to put me in the deed but they did a deed of trust.
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Answered on March 14, 2013
It is possible that you have the names of these documents confused. The Deed of Trust is the mortgage on the property from the refinance. A Deed is...
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How I get a court order to release financial records for my deceased grandmother?
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Answered on March 14, 2013
Whether you are entitled to this information is a question of your legal standing. To determine whether you have standing to seek this information...
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MY SON IS 19.AND ON DRUGS REAL BAD.I HAVE HAD HIM ADMITTED IN A REHAB FACILITY CAN I GET POWER OF ATTORNEY OVER HIM
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Answered on March 14, 2013
So sorry to hear of your troubles. The answer is no. Only your son can name an agent in a Power of Attorney. However, you may have rights to seek...
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How can I get an attorney whose area of expertise is in estate administration, stocks, bonds, real estate, and financial assets?
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Answered on March 14, 2013
Most attorneys who practice in estate administration do not accept cases on a contingent fee basis. This does not mean that you won't find someone...
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My parents have taking care of the lot on side of them for 38 years, now the owner is deceased and the children just found out
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Answered on March 13, 2013
Your parents' rights and potential claims against this estate should be discussed immediately with a lawyer who specializes in estate litigation....
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Can property be transferred from one family member's living trust to his adult child's living trust? Are there tax consequences?
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Answered on March 13, 2013
Your question is complex and requires the advice of an attorney specializing in trust taxation. The answers will depend on several factors,...
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What do I need to do to become a legal guardian of my stepdaughter?
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Answered on March 13, 2013
What is required is a Petition filed with the Court and then a Court Order. To learn if you can file the Petition, you should consult with an...