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How can I get an official copy of her Birth certificate?

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 13, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. Unfortunately only certain people are authorized to obtain a certified copy of a person's death certificate. However,...

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Can a collection company legally take money directly from my bank account (savings) for a debt from 2007 (already discharged)

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 11, 2016

More facts are needed to properly advise you. If you filed bankruptcy and received a discharge the debt/judgment should be discharged and the bank...

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What bankruptcy options would allow me to keep my practice, and get rid of the tax liens and most if not all of the debts?

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 11, 2016

Your situation involves far too many issues to be addressed in this forum. The discharge of income tax is a fact intensive analysis. I strongly...

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Can I close/transfer funds from a deceased person's account with an INFORMATIONAL copy of death certificate if I am beneficiary?

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 11, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. Typically an informational copy of the death certificate will work. However, you should ask the representatives to...

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Quit claiming a property and avoidance of a lien

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 10, 2016

There are a number of facts missing from your post. Is there a mortgage? If so, and your ex-wife is obligated under that mortgage, her transfer...

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Can a 16 year old judgment from another state be collected in the new state where we live? From New Jersey now in ca.

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 10, 2016

Your personal liability under the judgment should have been discharged by your bankrutpcy. However, if mom, as a cosigner, was named in the...

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How can we protect ourselves to receive our correct 1/3 share.?

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 10, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. I strongly encourage you and your siblings to engage an experienced estate planning attonrey to advise you and oversee...

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What legal steps can i take to force his hand to show me the trust?

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 10, 2016

I concur with Attorney Smith; your brother is not legally obligated to provide you with a copy of your mother's trust until it becomes irrevocable....

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Am I able to receive this money from the Trust? Is probate necessary?

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 10, 2016

Legally the funds in the bank account should be used to pay your relatives creditors. If the creditors are not paid the trustee could be subject...

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How do I buy a house with a reverse mortgage

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 10, 2016

Assuming you qualify you can purchase the home from the estate. HOWEVER, your mother is on title to the property. Someone will have to probate...