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What rights do I have as an heir to my mother's estate?

John's answer | Answered on August 13, 2009

It is difficult to comment on your situation not knowing more of the facts and circumstances. For example, it is not clear what you mean by "My...

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In Virginia, does furniture that was purchased jointly automatically go to survivor without having to go into probate?

John's answer | Answered on August 05, 2009

This could become a sticky situation depending on your mother's relationship with the children of the decedent and some case specific facts. Who...

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If I'm the beneficiary on a insurance plan but, not the personal representative of the will and testament.

John's answer | Answered on August 04, 2009

Hello. Great question. It will depend on the policy of the insurance company. Generally, you can handle this as the beneficiary of the life...

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John's answer | Answered on August 03, 2009

This is not an uncommon scenario. Based on the information you have given, your spouse has certain rights that he/she should be aware of regarding...

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If I receive a subpoena from a probate court in another state do I have to attend?

John's answer | Answered on August 03, 2009

Judy, you should take the subpoena to an attorney to review. It really depends what type of subpoena they sent you. Calling the attorney who sent...

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My sister was married for 7 years. Her husband just passed away. Her name is not on anything. Now his sister has come in with a

John's answer | Answered on August 02, 2009

I am sorry for your sister's loss. It is an extremely difficult situation, losing a spouse and loosing economic security. Luckily for your...

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I am joint owner with right of survivorship on all my dads accounts.

John's answer | Answered on August 01, 2009

You have good reason for concern. When I get on my soap box, my speech is always "never title anything as joint tenants with rights of...

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My mom's will involve 78 acres of land in VA to be divided among several heirs. What will it entail to settle her estate & cost?

John's answer | Answered on July 30, 2009

I am sorry for your loss. Navigating through the probate process can be burdonsome when you have lost a loved one. You ask a number of very...

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How is a durable power of attorney revoked or rescinded?

John's answer | Answered on July 25, 2009

Was the Power of Attorney recorded? If it was recorded in the Circuit Court records, then it would need to be formally revoked and the revocation...

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I need to transfer the deed to my house into a living trust.

John's answer | Answered on July 24, 2009

There are a number of things to consider prior to transfering your house into a Revocable Trust in Maryland. If you are a single individual, then...

John Max Barger's Answers (131)

What rights do I have as an heir to my mother's estate?

In Virginia, does furniture that was purchased jointly automatically go to survivor without having to go into probate?

If I'm the beneficiary on a insurance plan but, not the personal representative of the will and testament.

Estate

If I receive a subpoena from a probate court in another state do I have to attend?

My sister was married for 7 years. Her husband just passed away. Her name is not on anything. Now his sister has come in with a

I am joint owner with right of survivorship on all my dads accounts.

My mom's will involve 78 acres of land in VA to be divided among several heirs. What will it entail to settle her estate & cost?

How is a durable power of attorney revoked or rescinded?

I need to transfer the deed to my house into a living trust.