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How do I get the money my mom left me and my sister's in her will from my brother the executor.

Susan's answer | Answered on September 05, 2018

Something is amiss here. You are entitled to all notices from any probate, and it should not take anywhere nearly as long as you are being told. If...

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What do I need to do with two estates, one a mother-in-law died, second my common law husband died within a week.

Susan's answer | Answered on September 05, 2018

I am so sorry for your double loss, and I'm sure you are going through a very difficult time. I agree that this is pretty complicated and I'm not...

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Does my business partner have the right to ask for compensation 12 years after he abandoned the business?

Susan's answer | Answered on September 04, 2018

As a part owner of the property he does have a claim, but the question is for how much. There are many factors that will go into this, and because...

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What is my legal right to do with a property owned by 3 different owners?

Susan's answer | Answered on August 31, 2018

I'm afraid this is way too complicated for this forum. No, majority vote really does not work in the setting of real estate ownership. If you...

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I need assistance with a common law marriage and social security rights?

Susan's answer | Answered on August 23, 2018

Federal authorities generally must accept state law with regard to state authorized common law marriage. Is your spouse deceased? While statements...

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Can disinherited children from a first marriage contest a will if the child from a second marriage inherits everything?

Susan's answer | Answered on August 20, 2018

Contesting a will is difficult because, absent undue influence or lack of capacity, in the U.S. children may be disinherited. However, depending on...

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What should I do?

Susan's answer | Answered on August 20, 2018

I've moved this over to Contacts and Agreements. I must say this sounds baffling. I don't know under what theory the homeowner believes you should...

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If someone dies without a will and owes a large amount of medical bills is the family responsible for these debts if they sold a

Susan's answer | Answered on August 17, 2018

I agree with the other answer. I would add or clarify that the family members are not personally liable, but the creditors do have the right to...

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Is a joint owner bank account considered apart of an estate?

Susan's answer | Answered on August 12, 2018

My view is that most joint bank accounts have a right of survivorship, meaning the balance goes to the survivor, and not to the general estate to...

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My property is landlocked by the water District is there anything i can do?

Susan's answer | Answered on August 12, 2018

Non-recorded easement questions are highly fact specific. So it really is not possible to give accurate answers in this forum. I agree that you...

Susan Morath's Answers (1138)

How do I get the money my mom left me and my sister's in her will from my brother the executor.

What do I need to do with two estates, one a mother-in-law died, second my common law husband died within a week.

Does my business partner have the right to ask for compensation 12 years after he abandoned the business?

What is my legal right to do with a property owned by 3 different owners?

I need assistance with a common law marriage and social security rights?

Can disinherited children from a first marriage contest a will if the child from a second marriage inherits everything?

What should I do?

If someone dies without a will and owes a large amount of medical bills is the family responsible for these debts if they sold a

Is a joint owner bank account considered apart of an estate?

My property is landlocked by the water District is there anything i can do?