How long can on executive of an trust wait to release benefits to a beneficiary? Also, can an executor refuse to release funds?
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Answered on July 22, 2013
The answers to your questions depend upon what the will or trust says. Typically however the amount of money that was in the account at death,...
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For a WA state estate in probate just over 3 1/2 months what paperwork can I file myself asap to come forward with a new will?
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Answered on July 22, 2013
Your situation is very complicated and I am not sure you can proceed the way you want to. I assume your father died in Washington state and that...
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Is it necessary for a surviving spouse to change the house deed to her name only to sell property?
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Answered on July 22, 2013
She needs to have the trust and deed reviewed by an estate attorney to see what her rights and obligations are with regard to the house. If she is...
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Does the probate court in CA. consider "hardship" in the prescribed 50-50 split to one of the heirs (widow) in intestate case.
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Answered on July 21, 2013
I agree with attorney Shultz and strongly encourage you to speak with an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights. Not only do you have...
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I have been taking care of a sick uncle who had promised me that he would leave me his house the day he dies
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Answered on July 21, 2013
Unless your uncle has no other heirs on his death, without a will you cannot inherit his house. If he does not make a will, the house and all...
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My mother past away 2 yrs ago and she always said she was gonna make a will
How do I find out if she made one?
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Answered on July 21, 2013
Your biggest challenge at this point is that it has been 2 years. Another issues it that your mother was survived by a husband who is entitled to...
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Which office does one have to go to file a special notice re: a conservatee?
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Answered on July 21, 2013
You will not likely have standing to file a request for special notice and have it be accepted since you are not family and legally an "interested...
Can a court appointed conservator prevent anyone from visiting a conservatee who lives in a facility?
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Answered on July 21, 2013
Unfortunately a conservator does have the right to limit visitors. They should do this however, only if it is in the best interest of the...
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Under what circumstances must a conservator communicate with a family member (cousin)?
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Answered on July 20, 2013
The cousin should talk to the conservator and ask why there was the change. Hopefully the conservator has a reasonable explanation and will...
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Do I have a right to the objects in my fathers house or is it all his wifes if hes passed away?
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Answered on July 19, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Daymunde is correct. You likely have an interest in more than a coffee cup or pictures. You can probably have an...