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My mother in-law recently passed away with a will but forgot to put anything in it about money she was in possession of. Is that
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Answered on July 28, 2015
Most likely all property not specifically identified will be part of the estate and pass as the "remainder" or "residue" of the estate. Cash on...
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One service company over charge me , What is my option ?
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Answered on July 28, 2015
An attorney can help you, but you will pay more for legal help than the claim is worth. You can file a case in small claims court to seek...
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As the successor trustee of revocable Living Trust, selling the home property, escrow is asking for TIN? Is this Dads SSN?
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Answered on July 06, 2015
You need to get an EIN from the IRS. You can apply online. The IRS uses form SS-4. BUT you should really consult an attorney and CPA to make sure...
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Moms Estate attorney that wrote her will didn't follow her wishes. I am an heir what can I do?
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Answered on June 16, 2015
If there is a specific statement in the Will that is after the date of the beneficiary form signed at the bank, then the Will governs. But unless...
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Can the personal representative keep my money in the estate if he has paid himself and my sister their money ?
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Answered on June 05, 2015
You need to hire an attorney immediately. Continuing to get limited advise on Avvo is not going to advocate your position with the court.
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Does an heir have a right to request the personal representative named in his mother's will to refuse to serve?
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Answered on June 02, 2015
An heir can ask a named PR to waive the right to serve. If they sign the waiver form, then any child/heir of the decedent can petition to be...
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Amending a Will and putting a the caretaker(daughter as executive) on the title.
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Answered on June 02, 2015
Typically a new Will is just as easy as a codicil. Either way the statutory Will formalities for execution must take place. In a case like yours an...
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If commission's are awarded to lawyer is there a conflict?
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Answered on May 26, 2015
There are a number of protections available under WA probate and trust law if you feel that the current PR/Trustee is not acting in the best...
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What are my rights in regards to taking land back after a recent survey?
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Answered on May 07, 2015
Typically an acknowledged fence line that has been in place that long will be honored and can't be moved back based on a survey. However, the laws...
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Mother had a Checking account that is a Non Probate Asset that was a POD and the beneficiaries are my brother and I each at 50%.
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Answered on April 24, 2015
Non-probate property can still be subject to creditor claims if the estate is not otherwise solvent. You are correct that the POD account should...
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