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What can I do? Mother passed away 1/25/13. Havent been read the will and try to contact the Conservator with no response

Charles's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

The conservator has no interest in the Estate as conservator. The conservator needs to file a final account to close the conservatorship estate. ...

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Can I appeal this,or refuse to pay a fine? If Not what will happen ?

Charles's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

This is not a Wills or probate question. I have marked it criminal so criminal lawyers can respond for you.

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My father passed away,only wrote and signed a letter that stated I was to be POA, Do I have to go through probate?

Charles's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

Arizona recognizes holographic wills. My only concern is that you said the letter appoints you as power of attorney. That is generally a term for...

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My deceased step mother left money in an retirement account. Her and my father was in the process of divorce

Charles's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

Something is missing. What type of retirement account? Legal separation does not usually break marital rights. Accounts falling under Federal...

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Mother passed with no will, no spouse, and no power of attorney, who has control of her estate?

Charles's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

Probate would be necessary. You all have equal priority to file and seek to be appointed as administrator. To keep costs down you should all try...

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If I owe an amount greater than my inheritance in a will, can the executor take my entire inheritance if I do not fight?

Charles's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

Is there something evidencing your debt? When did your dad die? A disclaimer may be an option depending on what the Will says if you were to...

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When does an heir become legal owner to the home they inherit?

Charles's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

Its a technical question. Technically from the date of death, but not officially until probate is initiated and the property distributed. I say...

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If you inherit a house from a parent what taxes do you pay?

Charles's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

What was your parents total estate? The federal exemption is $5.25M, the Washington exemption is $2M. Your question is asking a tax opinion,...

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My father passed away. left his property to granddaughter.can this b contested by siblings? in Louisiana.

Charles's answer | Answered on April 29, 2013

How was the property given to the wife? How was she to make changes? Is she alive? When did she die? Your facts dont sound like the basis of...

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Confused-contesting a will that maybe fraud-nothing makes sense when a trust was in place. Original attorney for the trust

Charles's answer | Answered on April 29, 2013

All kinds of issues. First, there is a statute covering gifts to caregivers - its a no no. I'll keep this simple because its very complicated. ...

Charles Adam Shultz's Answers (2536)

What can I do? Mother passed away 1/25/13. Havent been read the will and try to contact the Conservator with no response

Can I appeal this,or refuse to pay a fine? If Not what will happen ?

My father passed away,only wrote and signed a letter that stated I was to be POA, Do I have to go through probate?

My deceased step mother left money in an retirement account. Her and my father was in the process of divorce

Mother passed with no will, no spouse, and no power of attorney, who has control of her estate?

If I owe an amount greater than my inheritance in a will, can the executor take my entire inheritance if I do not fight?

When does an heir become legal owner to the home they inherit?

If you inherit a house from a parent what taxes do you pay?

My father passed away. left his property to granddaughter.can this b contested by siblings? in Louisiana.

Confused-contesting a will that maybe fraud-nothing makes sense when a trust was in place. Original attorney for the trust