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Giving away items in estate before person has died

Steven's answer | Answered on September 26, 2016

As a legal guardian, as stated below, the aunt may be able to liquidate some assets, but would not be able to change a will. I'm not sure what the...

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My mother passed the will states my sister and I split all assets

Steven's answer | Answered on September 23, 2016

First step would be to inventory all assets and contact broker. If all assets were designated through beneficiary designation you might not have to...

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What kind of legal service do I need?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

An estate plan will take care of this. Depending on the level of assets, you may want to create a trust. Many attorneys will do free consultations...

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How do I go about changing the name on the deed to the house I live in?

Steven's answer | Answered on June 21, 2016

I agree with the other attorneys. In Gila County it can be somewhat difficult to check ownership, try to search her name under grantor or grantee...

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Am I entitled to my recently deceased wife's inheritance?

Steven's answer | Answered on June 21, 2016

I agree with Paul, so long as their was no trust stating otherwise or any issues with the inheritance, the Arizona state rules of intestacy would...

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What is the law in Arizona for probating an estate? Do you have to probate an estate? How do I find out someone's estate or wi

Steven's answer | Answered on April 28, 2016

The answer depends on the value of the estate. Speak with an attorney to discuss the assets that need to be collected and whether or not a probate...

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Do I have to Sign it? And shouldn't these documents have been sent return receipt. It says 120 from the date it was written.

Steven's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

No you don't have to sign the waiver but Mr. Shields below is correct that the clock starts ticking on your ability to challenge once you've...

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How do we change the executor after the person has passed away?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

The executor can resign as a personal representative and beneficiaries can name your husband to act. Depending on the size of the estate, either a...

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Can you make a gift of real property that an LLC owns through the trust

Steven's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

Potentially, and I assume the half brother is the trustee, not the executor. Depends on ownership in the LLC and property but you'd need to take a...

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How do we sell it,does the progress start in minn or Az?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

You will likely need to open an estate in Minnesota. Then, whether or not an ancillary probate is needed in Arizona depends on the value of the...

Steven Michael Jackson's Answers (35)

Giving away items in estate before person has died

My mother passed the will states my sister and I split all assets

What kind of legal service do I need?

How do I go about changing the name on the deed to the house I live in?

Am I entitled to my recently deceased wife's inheritance?

What is the law in Arizona for probating an estate? Do you have to probate an estate? How do I find out someone's estate or wi

Do I have to Sign it? And shouldn't these documents have been sent return receipt. It says 120 from the date it was written.

How do we change the executor after the person has passed away?

Can you make a gift of real property that an LLC owns through the trust

How do we sell it,does the progress start in minn or Az?