Questions answered by Bert Z. Tigerman

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Do I need an attorney to set up a trust in Washington state?

Bert's answer | Answered on January 03, 2010

Since the proceeds of the judgement are from a South Carolina law suit, South Carolina law governs in regard to the distribution of the proceeds...

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My single father died December 23rd, 2009 in California. I am his ONLY child that is an adult. I was not notified of his death.

Bert's answer | Answered on January 03, 2010

You are correct. You should have been notified and consulted (but what would your damages be for this). However, the real issue is the status of...

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I am executrix of my mothers estate which was opened for vioxx litigation purposes. She died with no will.

Bert's answer | Answered on January 02, 2010

Compensatory damages are not taxable for federal income tax purposes (and probably for state income tax purposes). Consult with your accountant or...

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I inherited a home along with my brother and sister, Can I sell my part to another person, I do not get along with my siblings

Bert's answer | Answered on January 02, 2010

It kind of depends on how title was set up when the property was transfered to you and your siblings from the grantor's estate. If you hold the...

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How to locate a deaseased persons estate to put a claim on it for payment

Bert's answer | Answered on January 01, 2010

If there is to be a probate, it will be opened in the county in which the decedent resided at the time of his or her death. You should check with...

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Questions about the legalities of the presence of a sibling during will preparations, during which they are named the executor?

Bert's answer | Answered on January 01, 2010

I cannot tell whether the revisions to the prior will resulted in a disproportionate distribution in favor one or more of the sibings. If so, in...

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Does my father have to go through a probate atty when his deceased wife had only a car and a small bank account?

Bert's answer | Answered on December 31, 2009

Probate Code section 13100 provides that a small estate of less than $100,000 can be transfered to the heirs by certificate. Both the DMV and the...

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Who has burden of Proof

Bert's answer | Answered on December 30, 2009

I am afraid that the attorney for the executor (trustee?) is correct. Initially you will have to contest the proposed distribution on the ground...

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My mother in law passed away last month. Does my sister in law get to decide what needs to be locked up and what doesnt?

Bert's answer | Answered on December 30, 2009

The will generally nominates the person(s) to be executor(s). That person is entitled to select an attorney to represent him/her in his/her...

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If your not satified with the person in charge of the living trust what can be done. we fell that he is taking advantage my mom

Bert's answer | Answered on December 30, 2009

You state that a person is "in charge" of a living trust. Is this person the trustee? If not, what is his/her capacity? The trustee is...

Bert Z. Tigerman's Answers (952)

Do I need an attorney to set up a trust in Washington state?

My single father died December 23rd, 2009 in California. I am his ONLY child that is an adult. I was not notified of his death.

I am executrix of my mothers estate which was opened for vioxx litigation purposes. She died with no will.

I inherited a home along with my brother and sister, Can I sell my part to another person, I do not get along with my siblings

How to locate a deaseased persons estate to put a claim on it for payment

Questions about the legalities of the presence of a sibling during will preparations, during which they are named the executor?

Does my father have to go through a probate atty when his deceased wife had only a car and a small bank account?

Who has burden of Proof

My mother in law passed away last month. Does my sister in law get to decide what needs to be locked up and what doesnt?

If your not satified with the person in charge of the living trust what can be done. we fell that he is taking advantage my mom