Questions answered by Janet Lee Brewer

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I am the co-executor of my dads estate. We have properties to sell.

Janet's answer | Answered on March 29, 2010

Make sure that the listing agreement and the sales agreement are on the "probate" form (there's a special form - most realtors know about it, but...

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What happens if a will is made but has not been probated and the beneficiary has died and the solicitors have no record of him

Janet's answer | Answered on March 29, 2010

You say your grandfather died in 1986. That's over 20 years ago!! Why was nothing done at the time? Is there even any property still in your...

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My dad died march last year.he had no will.im the only child.but his girlfriend wont give me anything what do i do?

Janet's answer | Answered on March 29, 2010

I am not admitted to practice in Texas so I don't know how long you have to begin a probate proceeding. But you should get started immediately. ...

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How to handle uncle's house who died in '05. 3 sisters & 1 brother in law left. Title still in deceased uncle's name.

Janet's answer | Answered on March 28, 2010

If I understand correctly, when your uncle died he was survived by your mother and 3 other siblings. Therefore, each of your uncle's 4 siblings...

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Why are not the spouses included as inheritors in a parents will??

Janet's answer | Answered on March 28, 2010

The vast majority of my clients want their assets to go to their bloodline only ... they feel that their son-in-law or their daughter-in-law has...

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An IRA not registered under a lisving trust designates executor as sole beneficiary. Should this be reported under trust?

Janet's answer | Answered on March 27, 2010

As a general rule an IRA is never titled in the name of the trust (it causes nasty tax consequences); instead, the IRA either names an individual...

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Need advice: Executor and alternate in mother-in-law's will were not told before hand. Now neither want the duties.

Janet's answer | Answered on March 27, 2010

Although I agree with most of Mr. Sullivan's advice, I think he did not notice you said there was a house. In some states a house that is not held...

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I am financial POA for my Aunt (96)who lives in IL but I live in CA. Her friend/medical POA wants me to sign over $40,000 to her

Janet's answer | Answered on March 27, 2010

There are a number of individuals and companies that provide "eldercare services" to assist long-distance caregivers such as you. You can employ...

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I am a beneficiary of a living family trust set up in California. Am I entitled to receive a copy of the terms of the trust?

Janet's answer | Answered on March 25, 2010

If you are not a beneficiary of the trust and you are not your mother's "conservator", then you do not have any rights to see the trust under...

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If you have a will and a trust fund

Janet's answer | Answered on March 25, 2010

This is a duplicate question; the answer is the same as before.

Janet Lee Brewer's Answers (1815)

I am the co-executor of my dads estate. We have properties to sell.

What happens if a will is made but has not been probated and the beneficiary has died and the solicitors have no record of him

My dad died march last year.he had no will.im the only child.but his girlfriend wont give me anything what do i do?

How to handle uncle's house who died in '05. 3 sisters & 1 brother in law left. Title still in deceased uncle's name.

Why are not the spouses included as inheritors in a parents will??

An IRA not registered under a lisving trust designates executor as sole beneficiary. Should this be reported under trust?

Need advice: Executor and alternate in mother-in-law's will were not told before hand. Now neither want the duties.

I am financial POA for my Aunt (96)who lives in IL but I live in CA. Her friend/medical POA wants me to sign over $40,000 to her

I am a beneficiary of a living family trust set up in California. Am I entitled to receive a copy of the terms of the trust?

If you have a will and a trust fund