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My mom passed last week---no one witnessed her penciling me out of the will---is that legal??
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Answered on October 29, 2014
If your name is simply crossed through with no initials or other handwriting of your mother's, there is a question as to who crossed your name off....
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Do I start probate
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Answered on October 28, 2014
I strongly encourage you to use the Find a Lawyer tab and have a question and answer session with an attorney to determine how to proceed. You...
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I am 55 year old widow on disability for 20 years suffering from depression and severe pain
Am I considered dependent adult?
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Answered on October 28, 2014
You would not be considered dependent adults under the facts that you have stated. Additionally, it is unclear whether what has taken place would...
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How do I get my deceased father's retirement account and securities out of California's escheated property?
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Answered on October 27, 2014
Complete the forms and provide the required identification to the State of California. It may take up to 6 months, but if you get everything into...
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Spouse of deceased (sole owner) needs to sign Short Sale documents for estate. Is Letter of Admin the way to go in CA - no will
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Answered on October 27, 2014
My first question would be if there is no property of value, and the house is being short sold, why are you bothering? It seems it would be the...
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What are the legal rights of a estate planner whom is also the executive of estate , TheIr rights to come in with dumpsters
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Answered on October 27, 2014
There is no clear answer to your question. Is the executor/trustee also a beneficiary? There is no obligation to let beneficiaries go through...
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Is there an easy way to transfer my recently deceased grandmother's vehicle over to my mother's name?
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Answered on October 27, 2014
Make an agreement with your aunt that she can have the house if your mother gets the car. If you can get something in writing that confirms that,...
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Have a civil case -- two of the three defendants have been dismissed. Do I still have to send copies to the two dismissed attor
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Answered on October 27, 2014
Generally no. That said a written acknowledgement from them that you will no longer be sending documents to them will protect you.
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Do i have to start the probate process over? i first filed in 2006 then in 2007 was granted full authority, until 2013 .....
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Answered on October 27, 2014
Are there any assets left? If so you will need to start the process over.
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Who has buriel rights if father passed?
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Answered on October 27, 2014
If there was no healthcare directive no one has priority and you will need a court order.
