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My mother in law has been asked to spend down her money to qualify for medicaid
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Answered on January 17, 2014
Who is "they"? THe state will not "take" the money so that she can qualify. If she has the assets, she will not qualify. As to how to minimize...
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Will I have to pay income tax or inheritance tax on beneficiary money from my father's checking account?
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Answered on January 17, 2014
The others are correct in that the $30k is far less than the excludable amount under current law. However, since this is a tax question, I would...
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Am executor and sole heir to my late father's estate. Can I sell house to a step sister before probate is finalized?
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Answered on January 17, 2014
You cannot. Both wills need to be offered for probate for the property to be yours. However, you may not need letters testamentary empowering you...
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Can my deceased brother's children decides who can live in his house with their 2/3 if his wife have 1/3
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Answered on January 17, 2014
There are a lot of "it depends" in this scenario. You have asked a few complex questions about this situation. I can assure you spending 30...
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Baylor Hospital in Dallas: relative passed away--demand $20,000 to release the body?
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Answered on January 16, 2014
This is quite probably a misunderstanding. If they are indeed making that demand, contact a lawyer immediately.
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My brother's wife has filed for a letter of administration on my brother's personal real property. What actually is this?
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Answered on January 16, 2014
Yes, she can file to be the administrator of the estate. Because the divorce was not final, she is his widow. Absent a will, she will inherit the...
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Do I need a real estate attorney?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
You should certainly get at the very least an initial consultation with an attorney.
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If a tennet in common owns a portion of property, may they use the intrest in it to secure another mortg
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Answered on January 15, 2014
It is really more of a practical problem. Good luck finding a lender who will loan you money based on a partial ownership. If you were to default,...
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My husband passed away from MS in 2010 - intestate. Only property our home. Do I need probate to sell?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
Unfortunately you will not be able to sell it without some sort of probate procedure. There are various forms. Contact a probate attorney today. ...
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So it does mean I was included on the will? I'm I correct?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
WE do not know anything without seeing the will. If you are being asked to sign a release, you obviously have some role in the probate of your...
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