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Can a Company Base Its Loses On the Gross Profits It Might Receive?

Sean's answer | Answered on July 26, 2014

Search the site for an attorney from Louisiana that deals in commercial law and contracts. I am very familiar with the provisions and articles of...

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My Father died in Franklin Co.Ohio.My Stepmother tells me that there was no will.I dn't beleie her.How can I find out if he did.

Sean's answer | Answered on July 26, 2014

A couple of suggestions include: checking the unclaimed property records of your state, checking with the insurance claim registry (Ohio Department...

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Does my grandmother need to revise or rewrite her will?

Sean's answer | Answered on July 26, 2014

If your grandmother is considering changes to her will she could hire an attorney to draft a codicil. A person makes a “codicil” in order to...

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Can I write my own will using a will form from an office supply? Thank You

Sean's answer | Answered on July 26, 2014

Yes, you can write your own will from a form. However you won't receive the value of having an attorney help you with all of your considerations,...

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My sister is the executive to my mothers estate. How do I find out who is the estate? I'm getting no info from my siblings.

Sean's answer | Answered on July 26, 2014

A complex issue that requires the help of an attorney in your area. The information you are requesting from your sister may or may not have to be...

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Is a will binding after death?

Sean's answer | Answered on July 26, 2014

A will is only valid after the death of the testator (creator of the will). You should definitely seek the help of an attorney in your area to...

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My 97 yr old friend of 23 yrs died and left her home/contents to me she has a notarized LW&T, that states this & no family

Sean's answer | Answered on July 26, 2014

You should seek the assistance of an attorney in your area. A probate estate can be opened by non family members too. Some jurisdictions refer to...

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Do i have a right to see a will before the persons passing?

Sean's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

A beneficiary does not have a right to see the will before the testator (person that made the will) dies. A will has no effect unless and until it...

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Can a retirement plan require that a participant grant them access to soc. sec. info/

Sean's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

Many practical reasons they request the Social Security Number. Tax/IRS reporting, identifying the owner, beneficiary designations, etc. The...

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Are any of the legal contributors here familiar with the new eBay Defect Rating System with respect to seller protection?

Sean's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

Thanks for the question. I have actually been a seller on eBay for the last 14 years. I too have gone through the various transitions, i.e. the...

Sean Matthew Brookman's Answers (74)

Can a Company Base Its Loses On the Gross Profits It Might Receive?

My Father died in Franklin Co.Ohio.My Stepmother tells me that there was no will.I dn't beleie her.How can I find out if he did.

Does my grandmother need to revise or rewrite her will?

Can I write my own will using a will form from an office supply? Thank You

My sister is the executive to my mothers estate. How do I find out who is the estate? I'm getting no info from my siblings.

Is a will binding after death?

My 97 yr old friend of 23 yrs died and left her home/contents to me she has a notarized LW&T, that states this & no family

Do i have a right to see a will before the persons passing?

Can a retirement plan require that a participant grant them access to soc. sec. info/

Are any of the legal contributors here familiar with the new eBay Defect Rating System with respect to seller protection?