Mother's debt will exceed her assets. How does sole heir handle the bills? Should I even proceed with obtaining her assets?
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Answered on May 14, 2010
I am so sorry about your mother, what a tragedy. When the bills come in, make a list of all of them. Include medical bills, funeral expenses,...
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My father lived/died in Florida but his bank account is located in Pennsylvania. What do I have to do to get his account turned
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Answered on May 14, 2010
It depends. First, were there any beneficiaries named on the bank account? If so, they would be entitled to the money in the account and could...
Can the beneficiary of a pension be contested.
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Answered on May 14, 2010
I'm guessing perhaps you're talking about your daughter's mother's pension? Unfortunately, there typically is absolutely no way to contest who...
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I inherited stock from my father when he passed away I was married at that time,is my wife entitled to half of this ?
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Answered on May 14, 2010
The answer Ms. Hoynes has given is correct in most states if the stock was kept completely separate, never co-mingled with marital funds in the...
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How do I stop probate of parents estate?
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Answered on May 13, 2010
The job of the probate court is to oversee the distribution of your parents' estates according to their wishes and ensure creditors are paid. If...
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Will probating a will give guardianship, if requested in will?
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Answered on May 13, 2010
Both proceedings are generally required, although typically the new guardianship can be established within the probate of his grandmother's estate....
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Can I force an estate to dissolve? Would I use an Estate lawyer or Legation's lawyer?
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Answered on May 13, 2010
It sounds like this is a fairly complicated situation, and it's impossible for you to share enough facts in the space you are given for an attorney...
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My mother died and I have a sister who is younger than me. Who Is concitered next of kin???
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Answered on May 13, 2010
Mr. Fink is correct that both of you would be equally her next of kin. What happens with your mother's bank account depends on several things that...
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Can i make my brother sell the house
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Answered on May 13, 2010
This would depend on the exact language used to give your brother the right to live in the home during his lifetime. If he was given a deed with a...
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How do I change the personal representitive of my fathers will?
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Answered on May 13, 2010
I'm sorry to hear about your father's illness and the money you have spent on documents that aren't solving the problems now. If your father is...