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In California, who is liable for deceased relatives debt?

Bert's answer | Answered on January 12, 2010

The creditors have no access to the life insurance proceeds. They can only proceed against the estate assets. I suggest that you just ignore the...

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My mother inlaw passes 10-20-2009. Her home is in my father inlaws name only. He passed in 2006. She has debt. How to proceed?

Bert's answer | Answered on January 12, 2010

As Mr. Fromm suggests, retain a competent, experienced attorney. Paralegals cannot practice law or give legal advice (for which they are very...

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My mother inlaw passes 10-20-2009. Her home is in my father inlaws name only. He passed in 2006. She has debt. How to proceed?

Bert's answer | Answered on January 12, 2010

As Mr. Fromm suggests, retain a competent, experienced attorney. Paralegals cannot practice law or give legal advice (for which they are very...

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My mother died in new jersey what is the law concerning beneficiaries of annuities and life insurance

Bert's answer | Answered on January 09, 2010

If the annuity and insurance policies name you as beneficiary, the matter is between you and the insurance companies. Neither the trust not the...

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Do I need Personal Representative papers to handle my mother's Living Trust if I am a successor trustee?

Bert's answer | Answered on January 08, 2010

The trust document is all you need. You may want to consult with a lawyer about creating a certifired trust summary so that you do not have to...

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I was told to fill out a form appointed adminstrator what is the number or wht is the name of form

Bert's answer | Answered on January 07, 2010

It is called a Petition for Letters of Administraton. Judicial Council of California form DE-111 Disclaimer: Please note that this answer does...

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Mom died after long term in nursing home. After her death, I got pension check. Who do I send it to: nursing home or IDHS?

Bert's answer | Answered on January 06, 2010

If the check is for a period after her death, neither her estate nor the nursing home has any right to it. Return it to the Dept. of Human...

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When is a formal legal estate entity needed?

Bert's answer | Answered on January 05, 2010

I would not hold my breath until the killer is released from prison and makes restitution. But in any event, if some estate entitiy is needed it...

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Is probate required?

Bert's answer | Answered on January 04, 2010

Although Ms. Brewer is correct, you might consult with your accountant. It is possible that you may be able to file info with the IRS that...

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My dad died in apr/09 and then his girlfreind died12/09what happens to the property.girlfreind had one

Bert's answer | Answered on January 04, 2010

I am not sure what "property" you are referring to. If it is all personal property then, if your father died without a will, all of his personal...

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In California, who is liable for deceased relatives debt?

My mother inlaw passes 10-20-2009. Her home is in my father inlaws name only. He passed in 2006. She has debt. How to proceed?

My mother inlaw passes 10-20-2009. Her home is in my father inlaws name only. He passed in 2006. She has debt. How to proceed?

My mother died in new jersey what is the law concerning beneficiaries of annuities and life insurance

Do I need Personal Representative papers to handle my mother's Living Trust if I am a successor trustee?

I was told to fill out a form appointed adminstrator what is the number or wht is the name of form

Mom died after long term in nursing home. After her death, I got pension check. Who do I send it to: nursing home or IDHS?

When is a formal legal estate entity needed?

Is probate required?

My dad died in apr/09 and then his girlfreind died12/09what happens to the property.girlfreind had one