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Does the personal representative in the state of CO have the authority of sell my car and distribute the cash to my heirs?
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Answered on December 14, 2016
Yes, your personal representative has the right to sell your car after your death and distribute the cash. Your personal representative will need...
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My grandma died. She listed my father as 1st executor. However he has died. My uncle listed as 2nd executor.
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Answered on October 08, 2016
It depends upon the exact wording of the will. As stated in the answer from another attorney, most wills written by an attorney will explicitly...
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How much Living Trust may cost, including later changes?
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Answered on March 15, 2016
A Living Trust will cost more than a will. The same attorney will probably charge at least twice as much as for a comparable will. The Living...
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What can you advise me as how to prepare for when the inheritance arrives and what I should do regarding my govt assistance?
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Answered on February 05, 2016
Wills that I write have provisions allowing for the inheritance to go into a trust in circumstances such as yours. If there was a will in your...
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Do I have to claim anything that is not in will? Like furniture, collection of china and odds and ends?
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Answered on January 05, 2016
My condolences on losing your father. If this trust was done by an attorney, the attorney should have also done a will to go with the trust. This...
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Who is ultimately responsible for probate attorney fees?
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Answered on November 20, 2015
Like Mr. Mitchem, I urge you to contact your probate attorney right away and have a candid discussion with the attorney. Do not let this turn into...
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Does a person have to claim responsibility for deceased debts/inheritance?
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Answered on October 24, 2015
Yes, your friend can just walk away from a situation where her mother died in Colorado and waive any responsibility and inheritance. I would...
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What is the estate attorney responsibilities to the deceased client personal representative (trustee) as far as filing probate
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Answered on August 09, 2015
If the "estate attorney" that you are referring to was the attorney that prepared the will, his only responsibility to the decedent's personal...
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If a bank account lists a beneficiary, is that account part of the estate upon the owners death?
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Answered on July 24, 2015
The money is yours and not part of the money distributed by the Colorado statute for those who die intestate without a will. However, the money...
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Can I take my dads car away from him without being his guardian
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Answered on July 23, 2015
The situation that you describe is common and is frustrating for many families. I have found the best solution when possible is to get all the...
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