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When a will does not specify who gets the home and multiple heirs exist with only hearsay by one, what happens to the home?
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Answered on March 03, 2014
My colleagues are correct -- look for a residuary clause in the Will that uses words like "rest," "residue," and "remainder." Word-of-mouth means...
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Can a will be considered a verbal/oral contract?
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Answered on March 03, 2014
No, the facts that you describe do not give rise to a contract. Unless a Will is signed and witnessed, it is not valid. Even if a Will turns out to...
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My mom is wanting to do a will. Does the online will work or will it be best to go through a lawyer?
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Answered on February 28, 2014
In my experience, Wills prepared without the assistance of an attorney cause as many issues as they address. The value that an attorney brings to...
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Can a coexecutor purchase unneeded items without consulting others that are named in the will?
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Answered on February 28, 2014
Mr. Davis has some good thoughts on your question. I would add to his answer that if your father left a Will, then his Will might grant powers to...
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If the next if kin can't get inside the deceased's person apartment without the admin. document how do they find out the value
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Answered on February 17, 2014
It sounds like you are trying to complete the Preliminary Inventory that is part of the Application for Probate. If that is the case, then you can...
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Can I apply for a guardianship over my mom without a lawyer?
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Answered on February 12, 2014
I have often seen people in your situation proceed pro se -- that is, without the assistance of an attorney, but there are things going on here...
My middle initial is wrong on my brothers last will and testament.
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Answered on February 06, 2014
My colleague makes a good point that the answer depends on whether your brother is still alive or has already died and she gave you good advice if...
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What to do if according to the county tax listing office the appraisal on real estate for an estate is 47% below FMV ?
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Answered on February 05, 2014
My colleagues have given you some good advice and I agree that you aren't necessarily losing anything now. However, I will add that declaring a low...
Can I quit claim house to brother if I am Executor to Fathers Estate?
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Answered on February 05, 2014
My colleagues have already given you some good advice. Heed my colleague's advice about paying debts of the Estate before giving away or otherwise...
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A lawyer from where? Next steps?
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Answered on January 29, 2014
Some attorneys are licensed in multiple states. A good bet would be to find an attorney who practices fiduciary litigation and is licensed in both...
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