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What legal recourse do we have?

Answered Today by attorney Russel L. Robinson | 1 answer

Based upon the facts which you have given me it will be necessary for someone to apply to the probate court to be pointed administrator of your brothe...Read more

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Can a legal immigrant who owns a home outright will it to her 3 children upon her death?

Answered Today by attorney Victoria Li | 2 answer

Isshe holding avalid green card currently? You need to find a lawyer to havea consultation in regards to estate taxes.

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How long after death does a will have to be filled in an Illionis court?

Answered 3 Days ago by attorney Kevin Drendel | 1 answer

Section 6-1 of the Illinois Probate Act obligates the person who has the testator's Will in his possession to file it with the Clerk of the Court "imm...Read more

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my father left his will to me and my brother. can my brother son who was adopted by his mother father inherit from this after my brother death?

Answered 3 Days ago by attorney William Leonard Colvin | 1 answer

I would be interested to know if your brother's rights were terminated or voluntarily abandoned?

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I'm involved in a lawsuit. Can changes be made once the judge sign the order.

Answered 3 Days ago by attorney Kevin Spencer | 1 answer

All of what you wrote soundsa little whacky and out of the ordinary. But, to answer your questions, you can alter the content of an order depending up...Read more

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the woman who my grandfather lived with will not provide my mother who is the next of kin the information for his lawyer so we can settle his will.

Answered 4 Days ago by attorney Diana Anderson | 1 answer

This happens often. You or your mother can apply to the surrogate of the county in which your grandfather died to be the administrator of his estate e...Read more

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revoking an old will

Answered 4 Days ago by attorney Richard Koch | Firm Website | 1 answer

Ms. Verhage, Whose will is it? The response to your question differs according to the answer to mine. It might be very easy. Richard Koch

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How do I get my property located at my former best friends home who died without having a will?

Answered 4 Days ago by attorney Richard Koch | Firm Website | 1 answer

Eric, What is the basis of their claim? Do they have any proof of ownership, other than possession? That alone may shift the burden to you. Your best...Read more

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normal cost of will

Answered 4 Days ago by attorney Diana Anderson | 1 answer

There really isn't any "normal" cost, it depends on what is needed. I have written wills that cost no more than $400 and I have written wills that hav...Read more

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Do I need a living will?

Answered 5 Days ago by attorney Diana Anderson | 1 answer

A will and a living will are two different things. A will distributes your property to your heirs. A living will records your wishes regarding medica...Read more

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If there is a will does it still go to probate?

Answered a week ago by attorney Kevin Drendel | 1 answer

Based on the facts you have given, your mother's estate would be considered a "small estate". Small estates do not need to be probated; they can be ha...Read more

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Revoking a will

Answered a week ago by attorney Ellen S. Kingsley | Firm Website | 1 answer

No. Simply writing a new will nullifies the old one. But, you should destroy the old one, so that there's no confusion. And, by the way, you don't fil...Read more

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lost will

Answered a week ago by attorney John Palley | 1 answer

If you could be a little more specific someone here can help you out. There is a way to probate a lost will in California. Generally we contact the dr...Read more

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willed property

Answered a week ago by attorney Diana Anderson | 1 answer

I'm not sure. Its going to depend on how the original deed was written. Its hard to tell from the information you have provided. If the original deed...Read more

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who i nominate for my will executer

Answered a week ago by attorney Diana Anderson | 1 answer

You can name a friend, or an attorney, or anyone you want. Do you attend church or synagogue? Do you have a close friend or neighbor who would be will...Read more

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How can I claim the unclaimed money of my descased father?

Answered a week ago by attorney John Palley | 1 answer

Most states have easy to follow procedures for claiming the money. Depending on what state, and how much money, will determine exactly what you need t...Read more

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Will I have to pay Iowa's inheritance tax?

Answered a week ago by attorney Kevin Spencer | 1 answer

You cannot "gain full access to this money without being taxed." Why on earth would you think you could avoid being taxed in this scenario? All inheri...Read more

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Can I afford arbitration?j

Answered a week ago by attorney Kevin Spencer | 1 answer

First thing to know is that the Will does not control the distributioon of the retirement account, unless it was payable to the Estate or became payab...Read more

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What are my rights if I inherit property in a will

Answered a week ago by attorney Kevin Spencer | 1 answer

You are entitled to all of the rents from the condo from the date of death, but only if the Estate did not need that rent to fund the administration. ...Read more

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Aunts Will

Answered a week ago by attorney Vincent A. Cavallo | 1 answer

Once a will is admitted to probate, it can not be altered or changed. Your cousin is wrong and obviously trying to upset you. As a named beneficary in...Read more

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What happens when some dies without a will and leaves a house?

Answered a week ago by attorney Vincent A. Cavallo | 1 answer

For a will to be valid in New York it does not have to be prepared by an attorney. So long as it was executed by one with capacity and witnessed by tw...Read more

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What type of attorney is needed when someone dies and leave no will but a home instead in foreclosure?

Answered a week ago by attorney Vincent A. Cavallo | 1 answer

When an individual dies without leaving a will it is called dying intestate and an Administration proceeding needs to be done. Your son needs to go th...Read more

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can a durable power of attorney be used to sign legal documents on behalf of the deceased using the deceaseds name ?

Answered a week ago by attorney Vincent A. Cavallo | 1 answer

A durable power of attorney will be usable upon the disability of the person but all powers end upon death. You cannot use this to sign a decedent's n...Read more

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Who should be named Administrator of my father's estate since no will was established?

Answered 2 weeks ago by attorney Kevin Drendel | 1 answer

I am assume there are many facts that are relevant to the estate that have not been stated. To answer the bare question, however, Section 9-1 of the P...Read more

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How do i get my share of a house salein palm beach county , sold in 1993? My dad's wife did not do it the legal way. My dad had a will.

Answered 2 weeks ago by attorney Kevin Drendel | 1 answer

Frankly, if your father passed in 1992, it is probably too late to do anything about it unless there are extenuating circumstances that explain why yo...Read more

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