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A Petition for Letters of Admin. filed; will lost. Court dropped matter from calendar due to lost will. New petition required?
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Answered on September 22, 2015
Not sure what you mean by "dropped".
If petition DWOP, a new petition may be filed.
If simply taken off calendar, petition to restore to calendar...
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My significant other died suddenly. I have supported him for over 20 years. His son who has disowned him wants the boats?
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Answered on September 22, 2015
No. You cannot unilaterally transfer property owned by decedent to your name.
Because there is no marriage or contract, property may pass to...
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Dual Compensation
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Answered on September 22, 2015
Dual compensation often refers to compensating attorney for services as trustee and attorney for trust. This is neither typical or illegal if done...
Is a storage unit a asset in a chapter seven don't want to list but shows up on my statement.
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Answered on September 22, 2015
If the items in storage belong to you, then yes, they are considered assets and will need to be disclosed on your bankruptcy petition. If the...
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Can I call attorney office and let them know that I am doing bankruptcy that will include their debt in it?
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Answered on September 22, 2015
Absolutely. Contact them and let them know that you are planning on filing a bankruptcy case. They will ask you to contact them and let them know...
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I AM BEING ACCUSED OF CHECK FRAUD
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Answered on September 22, 2015
This sounds like a scam. If you were being charged with bad check writing, you would have been contacted by the District Attorney's office. Do...
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I have been granted an expedited hearing based on a critical case. Does that mean I should get my disability approved also?
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Answered on September 22, 2015
No. Expedited hearing is no guarantee of approval.
You should retain counsel to present case and not waste the expedited hearing.
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No response to filed petition
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Answered on September 22, 2015
Yes. You may request default be entered based on information provided.
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Me and my siblings had not received any kind of disclosure from my moms estate.
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Answered on September 22, 2015
Yes. You and/or other siblings and beneficiaries can immediately demand and accounting.
If accounting not produced timely, file petition in...
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My mother passed away. The mortuary needs my signature to cremate her in California. Do I have legal right to her ashes?
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Answered on September 22, 2015
Yes. Signature needed to approve cremation. If you are only child, you alone may authorize cremation.
Id executor of will or trustee of mother's...