Questions answered by Alan Leigh Armstrong

Archived

Last Will & Testament gives cash to a friend, but Dad died with almost no $. Does his Trust have to pay this cash to the friend?

Alan's answer | Answered on February 08, 2018

The priority is specific gifts (My Timex to John), then money then the residuary. Some attorney prepared wills and trusts have clauses that...

Archived

What actions do I take, or forms do I need, to respond to probate notes?

Alan's answer | Answered on February 07, 2018

I usually clear the notes with a supplement on 28 line paper. Your name etc in upper left, court name in the middle, caption next. Then I copy...

Archived

My brother died in hospital, no children or spouse. in the state of Texas? Sorry I was not clear about whats states.?

Alan's answer | Answered on February 07, 2018

I presume he resided in Texas and was not just visiting. You need the help of a Texas probate attorney. Texas probably has a small estate...

Archived

My boyfriend wrote a handwritten letter 4 giving me poa on his behalf when i felt i needed to. He wanted me to have it in case

Alan's answer | Answered on February 07, 2018

Your boyfriend needs to talk to an estate planning attorney and get a real power of attorney. Banks have a problem with anything not on their own...

Archived

Should I abandon my deceased dad's vehicles rather than open a probate proceeding?

Alan's answer | Answered on February 07, 2018

It sounds like the proratable assets have a gross value of less than $150,000 (vehicles with license plates do not count toward the $150,000,...

Archived

What is atemy next step after the court granted my petition of changing the status of a death certificate?

Alan's answer | Answered on February 06, 2018

Where did your husband reside (home) when he died? Probate would be in that county.

Archived

How do I ???

Alan's answer | Answered on February 06, 2018

I presume your parents went to a "trust mill" for the trust. No attorney written trust would omit successor trustees. Step one is to request an...

Archived

Replacing a court appointed forensic accountant from the case

Alan's answer | Answered on February 05, 2018

This sounds like a family law case. If the court appointed the accountant, it will be hard to change accountants. The accountant should not be...

Archived

Can we recover stolen assets for the estate ?

Alan's answer | Answered on February 05, 2018

You need a probate litigator and a forensic accountant. You will need to discover lots of bank records and lay out where the money came from and...

Archived

How can I reimburse myself for court cost, publications, and a contract with a legal document processor/filing in Calif. Probate

Alan's answer | Answered on February 05, 2018

Generally the first check written after letters are issued is to reimburse the executor/administrator for the filing fee and publication fee. The...

Alan Leigh Armstrong's Answers (5988)

Last Will & Testament gives cash to a friend, but Dad died with almost no $. Does his Trust have to pay this cash to the friend?

What actions do I take, or forms do I need, to respond to probate notes?

My brother died in hospital, no children or spouse. in the state of Texas? Sorry I was not clear about whats states.?

My boyfriend wrote a handwritten letter 4 giving me poa on his behalf when i felt i needed to. He wanted me to have it in case

Should I abandon my deceased dad's vehicles rather than open a probate proceeding?

What is atemy next step after the court granted my petition of changing the status of a death certificate?

How do I ???

Replacing a court appointed forensic accountant from the case

Can we recover stolen assets for the estate ?

How can I reimburse myself for court cost, publications, and a contract with a legal document processor/filing in Calif. Probate