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My mother past away without a will and my sister refuses to share our mothers assett what our my options

Bert's answer | Answered on March 12, 2010

I don't know the size of the estate. If it is large enough to merit it, as a surviving child you have the right to file a petition with the...

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How to find a bank account of my deceased mother.

Bert's answer | Answered on March 12, 2010

. . . .And make sure that all of her mail is forwarded to you. Banks send periodic statements she should receive one eventually. DISCLAIMER:...

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How do i get court appointed guardianship papers for my biological son

Bert's answer | Answered on March 12, 2010

Check with the probate department in the courthouse. Many cities have a self help program often run by the local bar association - you might also...

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How can I use my grandpas trust for school instead of it paying for my dads partying?

Bert's answer | Answered on March 11, 2010

It sounds like you and our father might benefit from some parent/child counseling. If you are a beneficiary of the trust, you have the right to...

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My fathers possessions and property

Bert's answer | Answered on March 09, 2010

Yes. Consult a probate lawyer as soon as possible. If your father left a will it will designate who is to be the executor and what is to happen...

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Question about directions in Will & Trust of how assests are to be distributed. What is your interpretation of this statement

Bert's answer | Answered on March 09, 2010

Well, the answer to your question is . . . . . yes. As I understand your facts: the property is owned equally by A and B. B dies. B's will/trust...

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My mother and father had an irevocable living trust. He is passed and she would like to change the executor(trustee). how?

Bert's answer | Answered on March 09, 2010

It really depends on the terms of the trust. If the entire trust has become irrevocable and your mother does not have any power to make changes or...

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Do handwritten changes to a trust prevail over the typewritten language in the trust?

Bert's answer | Answered on March 08, 2010

It depends on the terms of the trusts. If your grandfather's trust became irrevocable upon his death, then your grandmother cannot change those...

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Can an ex wife collect life insurance proceeeds from deceased ex husband if she is not named beneficiary

Bert's answer | Answered on March 07, 2010

Ordinarily, the persons named as beneficiaries are the only ones that the insurance company will recogize for payment of benefits, unless the...

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Do trust fund account get audited by the court

Bert's answer | Answered on March 05, 2010

All states have provisions for funds held in trust for minors in settlement of lawsuits. All such laws require the trustee/guardian/custodian to...

Bert Z. Tigerman's Answers (952)

My mother past away without a will and my sister refuses to share our mothers assett what our my options

How to find a bank account of my deceased mother.

How do i get court appointed guardianship papers for my biological son

How can I use my grandpas trust for school instead of it paying for my dads partying?

My fathers possessions and property

Question about directions in Will & Trust of how assests are to be distributed. What is your interpretation of this statement

My mother and father had an irevocable living trust. He is passed and she would like to change the executor(trustee). how?

Do handwritten changes to a trust prevail over the typewritten language in the trust?

Can an ex wife collect life insurance proceeeds from deceased ex husband if she is not named beneficiary

Do trust fund account get audited by the court