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My brother got a loan on my mom's house, she has sinced passed away, I'm the third beneficiary, am iI responsible for paying it?
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Answered on November 18, 2013
Potentially but it depends on how the probate is handled and whether a demand is made. With your brother being the executor, one of the other...
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My mother passed away and left her paid off house to my brother and I jointly. My brother has been living there for well over
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Answered on November 18, 2013
Your situation is very complicated. It sounds like probate has not been started and the house is still in your mother's name. If that is the...
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Continuing from prior question. That house was signed over to the both of us prior to my moms death
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Answered on November 18, 2013
This question is out of context. I recommend you go back to the attorney who answered your question and under their answer you have the ability to...
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What is the quickest way for an estate administrator to recoup his or her expenses?
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Answered on November 18, 2013
The proper way is to do it with a request for preliminary distribution or final distribution and get a court order. A creditor's claim is not...
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If my mother signed her trust while under medication for depression and other ailments can it be challenged in court?
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Answered on November 18, 2013
If mom is still alive, you cannot challenge the trust. When she passes, you certainly can. Much will hinge on the extent of your mother's mental...
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How can I get blood samples purportedly taken from my son after suicide released from police to me for independent testing?
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Answered on November 18, 2013
I suggest contacting a civil attorney, file a complaint, and getting a subpoena to get the coroner's file. Not sure how they can cremate your son...
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Is there any way to find out if my friend that passed away had a will?
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Answered on November 18, 2013
Speak with a probate attorney and discuss the family tree. It may not make a difference if the will cannot be found, the estate can be probated,...
Can a person file a complaint in probate court on their own or do they need to hire an attorney?
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Answered on November 18, 2013
Clearly these beneficiaries need to hire an attorney. They have gotten no where on their own. Most attorneys give free consultations - take...
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Administration postponed due to other party wanting to be coadministrator.
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Answered on November 17, 2013
First, if you have an attorney working on the probate with you, speak to them about ways to bolster your petition and show that her's is not...
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Living Trust or Irrevocable trust?
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Answered on November 17, 2013
A revocable trust will not protect your assets from creditor's or Medi-Cal. Also, whatever vehicle you use for Medi-Cal planning know that...