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In what Co. do I file a Affidavit of Sm. Est. if the deceased lived in Seal Beach, Orange Co. CA and died in Long Beach, LA Co.

Eric's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

Mr. Weinstein is correct. I would only add that a consultation with a local probate attorney for assistance with the forms would be a smart...

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Leaving retirement benefits to one son only can the other son change it?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

My colleagues have offered sound advice. The question is whether or not the elderly parent was unduly influenced into disinheriting one of the...

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If my husband passed away without a will, would I have to split assets with my stepchildren (all over 18) and his ex?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

Mr. Zelinger brought up a good point about your joint assets. However, your next step needs to be a consultation with a local estate planning...

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California law, Can a spouse take all the money out of the bank if their spouse is hospitalized and may be dying ?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

Ms. Cook is correct. You should consult with a California attorney to explore your situation based on an analysis of the pertinent facts.

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My mother was appointed the executer of my grandmother's estate over 10 years ago. She has not settled the estate. What to do?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

I understand your frustration. However, this is really an issue that requires an open and frank conversation with your mother. Perhaps she has...

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Both my husbands parents died this week. a will was made approx. 1992 which put both he and his sister in charge.

Eric's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

My colleagues have provided sound advice. Please take their advice and have your husband consult with a local probate attorney before signing any...

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I'm the executor of mothers will. She passes her house to her 5 children. One siblings died can i give his share to his wife?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

My colleagues are correct. As the executor of you mother's will, you are duty-bound to properly execute the estate. What that means is that who...

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I need help from a lawyer to help get copy of my deceased mothers will, and then determine our next step.

Eric's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

You need to contact and consult with a California probate attorney to review your situation. If the estate was probated, the file is public record...

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My sister is applying for a grant of probate in my mothers estate. In order to do this they require the orginal will I have

Eric's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

I agree with my colleagues, you need to consult with a Canadian attorney in the appropriate province. That being said, it is possible that the...

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What can my mother do if her father passed and she knows that her name was in the will but his wife says other wise?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

Attorney Frederick has provided you with sound advice. If you want to challenge the Will, you are facing an uphill and costly battle. Your first...

Eric Jerome Gold's Answers (3820)

In what Co. do I file a Affidavit of Sm. Est. if the deceased lived in Seal Beach, Orange Co. CA and died in Long Beach, LA Co.

Leaving retirement benefits to one son only can the other son change it?

If my husband passed away without a will, would I have to split assets with my stepchildren (all over 18) and his ex?

California law, Can a spouse take all the money out of the bank if their spouse is hospitalized and may be dying ?

My mother was appointed the executer of my grandmother's estate over 10 years ago. She has not settled the estate. What to do?

Both my husbands parents died this week. a will was made approx. 1992 which put both he and his sister in charge.

I'm the executor of mothers will. She passes her house to her 5 children. One siblings died can i give his share to his wife?

I need help from a lawyer to help get copy of my deceased mothers will, and then determine our next step.

My sister is applying for a grant of probate in my mothers estate. In order to do this they require the orginal will I have

What can my mother do if her father passed and she knows that her name was in the will but his wife says other wise?