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In an estate in informal probate where there are 2 co-personal representatives assigned, can one keep information from the other

Eric's answer | Answered on November 12, 2012

There is a fundamental issue with the handling of the estate if one co-PR wants to keep information from the other. At this point, it is likely...

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Possible conflict of interest? Do I not have rights, as a 25% owner?

Eric's answer | Answered on November 12, 2012

You do have rights as a 25% owner of the condo. However, your siblings have the majority of rights if they each agree. Given the dissension...

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My dad has a will but he died unexpectedly and no will can be found. Bingham or Bannock county Idaho. What do I do?

Eric's answer | Answered on November 12, 2012

The first thing you need to do is contact and consult with a probate attorney in the appropriate ID county. As for access to the home, that...

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My dad past away Sept of this year with no will he only had a $3000.00 death benefit and a car in his name and he had loans

Eric's answer | Answered on November 12, 2012

Depending on the value of the vehicle plus the $3000 in the bank, you may have exemptions and or allowances that will allow you to protect it all. ...

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I live in connecticut and my dad lived in mass. He died in 2011 and his home in mass. had a life estate.I sold his home this

Eric's answer | Answered on November 12, 2012

You should get a stepped up basis in the property, so capital gains should not be much of an issue, if any.

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I failed to submit the Receipt on Distribution the probate lawyer sent for me to sign. Can I file it directly to the court?

Eric's answer | Answered on November 12, 2012

Submitting the receipt to the court is not going to make any different at this point, given that the probate case has already been closed. You...

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Is there a legal and FREE (or low cost) way to find out whether or not someone has died? This is in WA state.

Eric's answer | Answered on November 12, 2012

My colleagues are correct. You can also trying googling the local news of the county in question to see if you can find anything.

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Am I entitled to any profit of my fathers business?

Eric's answer | Answered on November 12, 2012

You have not provided enough information to answer your question. What type of entity was the business, if any? How was title to the business...

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I was wondering are there any lawyers available for hire based on contingency bases to determine how to safe keep a family robbe

Eric's answer | Answered on November 12, 2012

Many attorneys accept cases on contingency fees. However, from your description, this is generally not within the scope of contingency fee...

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I need to know what might rights are in regards to my fiance of nine years rights for his estate.

Eric's answer | Answered on November 12, 2012

My colleagues are correct. At this point, your best bet is to meet with the decedent's attorney to see what input and direct that attorney can...

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In an estate in informal probate where there are 2 co-personal representatives assigned, can one keep information from the other

Possible conflict of interest? Do I not have rights, as a 25% owner?

My dad has a will but he died unexpectedly and no will can be found. Bingham or Bannock county Idaho. What do I do?

My dad past away Sept of this year with no will he only had a $3000.00 death benefit and a car in his name and he had loans

I live in connecticut and my dad lived in mass. He died in 2011 and his home in mass. had a life estate.I sold his home this

I failed to submit the Receipt on Distribution the probate lawyer sent for me to sign. Can I file it directly to the court?

Is there a legal and FREE (or low cost) way to find out whether or not someone has died? This is in WA state.

Am I entitled to any profit of my fathers business?

I was wondering are there any lawyers available for hire based on contingency bases to determine how to safe keep a family robbe

I need to know what might rights are in regards to my fiance of nine years rights for his estate.