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Does a will allow a house to avoid probate or do you need a Trust and a Will to avoid having a house going through probate?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

Given your circumstances and the lack of information you provided, you should consult with an attorney. Probate, wills and trusts, and the...

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My Father's will has gone to probate, but my Mom may have a new Will. I question her ability as executor. Can I contest probate

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

Probate contest are very common. So yes you can contest the probate and appointment of executor. You need to consult with an attorney ASAP to...

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My mom gifted me a home in Nevada in her will. I have been living in it for 4 years making payments. Can my siblings fight this

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

You need to consult with a probate attorney to protect your rights.

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My siblings and I just got a check from my mother's estate and we know there was a lot more than what we received ?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

If your sister is the trustee of your mother's trust, she is required by California law to provide you with a copy of the trust document. As...

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Power of attorney powers limits

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

It depends on the power of attorney. In California, POAs can either cover finances or medical decisions. A person under a power of attorney can get...

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Power of attorney powers limits

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

It depends on the power of attorney. In California, POAs can either cover finances or medical decisions. A person under a power of attorney can...

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How do I found out if a will has been probated?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

Go to the court where the probate is being handled. The court should have a registrar of actions of case history. Good luck.

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When do you distribute a probate estate?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

You need to wait until you have an executed court order before you can make distributions. Your attorney should know this. You should refer your...

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If a bank accounts benificiaries are named in bank documents is it the same for a LLC?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

Some bank accounts have beneficiary designations; meaning when the account holder dies, his or her money is distributed to his or her...

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I am the sole beneficiary of an IRA (inherited). Can I choose to cash out?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

You can simply cash it out and pay the income tax, or you can stretch-out the IRA by rolling it over to your account. You should consult with an...

Matthew W. Harris's Answers (203)

Does a will allow a house to avoid probate or do you need a Trust and a Will to avoid having a house going through probate?

My Father's will has gone to probate, but my Mom may have a new Will. I question her ability as executor. Can I contest probate

My mom gifted me a home in Nevada in her will. I have been living in it for 4 years making payments. Can my siblings fight this

My siblings and I just got a check from my mother's estate and we know there was a lot more than what we received ?

Power of attorney powers limits

Power of attorney powers limits

How do I found out if a will has been probated?

When do you distribute a probate estate?

If a bank accounts benificiaries are named in bank documents is it the same for a LLC?

I am the sole beneficiary of an IRA (inherited). Can I choose to cash out?