Questions answered by Robert Lawrence Cohen

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Can we continue to pay mortgage and current rate even after title of home transfers to us?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 23, 2016

While my colleagues are correct they have failed to inform you that all unsecured creditors other than the Department of Health Care Services and...

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Once appointed can an administrator to an estate sell a house?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 23, 2016

Yes the house has to be probated. Reverse mortgages are very tricky in probate. Reverse mortgage lenders are very difficult to work with and...

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Can I refinance my deceased mother's house and use the funds immediately to make repairs to prepare it to rent?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 23, 2016

Absolutely. The house is in your name so you are free to utilize the equity.

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$ is in a high yield acct. in my name and mother name, mother is primary and i secondary, can i avoid probate by simply moving $

Robert's answer | Answered on January 23, 2016

If you are named the due on death beneficiary or you are a signor on the account then it is very likely the monies will not be probated but rather...

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What type of a atturney do i need to probate my moms house?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 23, 2016

You need to seek the assistance of a probate attorney to determine how title is currently held. Once that is determined the probate attorney will...

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Can Request for administrators fees change at closing once they have been waved at beginning of probate?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 09, 2016

Yes you can change your mind on your administration fees. This happens all the time after a beneficiary makes it a difficult process. Besides it...

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Which court will a matter like this be settled in Family or Probate court?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 09, 2016

If the parent died and there is no will then the child and children will inherit the estate along with a spouse if they remarried. If the parent...

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Sincé my parents left a will and I am an only child, does the house need to go through probate?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 09, 2016

Yes the house has to be probated. Reverse mortgages are very tricky in probate. Reverse mortgage lenders are very difficult to work with and...

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Can probate stop foreclosure or prevent it on a reverse mortgage?

Robert's answer | Answered on January 09, 2016

Great questions and yes reverse mortgages are very tricky. Reverse mortgage lenders are very difficult to work with and they will try everything...

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Need to file mother's Will with Santa Clara Co. Superior Court 30 day deadline date is Dec. 7. How can I get an extension

Robert's answer | Answered on December 01, 2015

There is no mechanism for an extension. The only time this becomes an issue is if there is a hostile party or relative that may beat you to the...

Robert Lawrence Cohen's Answers (321)

Can we continue to pay mortgage and current rate even after title of home transfers to us?

Once appointed can an administrator to an estate sell a house?

Can I refinance my deceased mother's house and use the funds immediately to make repairs to prepare it to rent?

$ is in a high yield acct. in my name and mother name, mother is primary and i secondary, can i avoid probate by simply moving $

What type of a atturney do i need to probate my moms house?

Can Request for administrators fees change at closing once they have been waved at beginning of probate?

Which court will a matter like this be settled in Family or Probate court?

Sincé my parents left a will and I am an only child, does the house need to go through probate?

Can probate stop foreclosure or prevent it on a reverse mortgage?

Need to file mother's Will with Santa Clara Co. Superior Court 30 day deadline date is Dec. 7. How can I get an extension