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What should you do if the executor of the will will not pay the estate taxes? Do I need to go back to the probate court?

Catherine's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

You didn't share what your interest in the property might be, but as the other attorney mentioned the remaindermen (everyone who is set to inherit...

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When my grandfather passed away and im working on probate?

Catherine's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

The answer depends on who has legal authority over your grandfather's estate. If it isn't you, then you may in fact be trespassing by entering the...

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My mother's husband died with a simple will. The will was not probated. She has died since without a will. What are my options?

Catherine's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

This sounds like something of a painful situation, I'm sorry. The primary determining factor in whether or not a Will is probated is what type(s)...

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Am i entitled to money that was promised to me from my grandmothers estate if not in the will?

Catherine's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

Your question is not clear enough to give you a definitive answer, but I'll do my best. If you mean that your grandmother verbally promised you...

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My father has a large estate, I spent 9,000 in funeral expenses. Can I get the entire amount back if the estate is solvent.

Catherine's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

I'm sorry for the loss of your father. The answer to your question depends, but I'd say chances are good that you could be repaid from the assets...

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Will and estate planning

Catherine's answer | Answered on April 21, 2010

I wanted to add to Mr. Watling's answer, where he mentioned that cost should not rule the day for you. He is correct. At least in Colorado, the...

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Is my husband within his legal right to keep his deceased fathers possessions?

Catherine's answer | Answered on April 17, 2010

I am sorry to hear about your husband's situation. Unfortunately this happens regularly when a parent has remarried. The first question is whether...

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Do i need a probate attorney if I am mentioned in a will but after 2-1/2 months have yet to see a copy of it?

Catherine's answer | Answered on April 17, 2010

Yes, if you are mentioned in the Will you are entitled to a copy of it. I would start by checking with the probate court to see if a probate...

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Am I entitled to information in my fathers probated will as a interested party ???

Catherine's answer | Answered on April 17, 2010

While I practice only in Colorado, not in OR, in most states you would be entitled to information regarding the probate of your father's estate as...

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If you are renting a home that is now in probate and you have spent money improving the property are you entitled to credit?

Catherine's answer | Answered on April 17, 2010

You haven't given quite enough information to completely answer your question, but I'll address the basics. At least in most states, anything...

Catherine Hammond's Answers (258)

What should you do if the executor of the will will not pay the estate taxes? Do I need to go back to the probate court?

When my grandfather passed away and im working on probate?

My mother's husband died with a simple will. The will was not probated. She has died since without a will. What are my options?

Am i entitled to money that was promised to me from my grandmothers estate if not in the will?

My father has a large estate, I spent 9,000 in funeral expenses. Can I get the entire amount back if the estate is solvent.

Will and estate planning

Is my husband within his legal right to keep his deceased fathers possessions?

Do i need a probate attorney if I am mentioned in a will but after 2-1/2 months have yet to see a copy of it?

Am I entitled to information in my fathers probated will as a interested party ???

If you are renting a home that is now in probate and you have spent money improving the property are you entitled to credit?