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Griffith & Horn, LLP

4.3
25 Reviews

  • Serving Gridley, CA and Butte County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Northern California Lawyers Representing Clients in Litigation, Business & Transactional Law, and Estate Matters.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and 8 more

Adam M. Horn
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Harris, Sanford & Hamman

  • 660 Ohio St., Gridley, CA 95948-0908

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

My dad recently passed away, is my mother responsible for any of his debts if her name is not listed on the bill?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
I am very sorry for your loss! If your mother was not on the credit card account and did not agree to pay on it, then she would not be personally responsible for the debt. If there are secured creditors, such as a mortgage company or car financing company, then the debts would need to be paid or the asset could be foreclosed on or repossessed. If your mother is being harassed by bill collectors, she can contact an attorney to represent her. Once the creditor is made aware that there is an attorney involved, they cannot contact your mother or they are liable for significant damages under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. It is often worth hiring an attorney for a nominal fee, for this reason alone.
I am very sorry for your loss! If your mother was not on the credit card account and did not agree to pay on it, then she would not be personally responsible for the debt. If there are secured creditors, such as a mortgage company or car financing company, then the debts would need to be paid or the asset could be foreclosed on or repossessed. If your mother is being harassed by bill collectors, she can contact an attorney to represent her. Once the creditor is made aware that there is an attorney involved, they cannot contact your mother or they are liable for significant damages under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. It is often worth hiring an attorney for a nominal fee, for this reason alone.
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What action can be taken against someone who was assigned in a Will to cover funeral expenses and did not do so?

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Answered by attorney Jeffrey R. Gottlieb (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Robert H. Glorch
Make a request for reimbursement.? If there is a probate estate, file a formal claim against the estate, if necessary.
Make a request for reimbursement.? If there is a probate estate, file a formal claim against the estate, if necessary.

As a beneficiary, what can I do if the administrator of the estate did some fraud?

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Answered by attorney Christine Sabio Socrates (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Christine Sabio Socrates Attorney at Law
You can file suit to prove this accusation. If you were named beneficiary of an account, it would have been difficult for them to take that money. The named beneficiary is the one that must make the claim. This is an unusual situation and more information is need to better answer this question.
You can file suit to prove this accusation. If you were named beneficiary of an account, it would have been difficult for them to take that money. The named beneficiary is the one that must make the claim. This is an unusual situation and more information is need to better answer this question.
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