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Carter Rich PC

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  • Serving Gualala, CA and Mendocino County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • The attorneys in the Mendocino County law firm of Carter Rich PC, rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, provide independent, objective counseling for their clients as to the most... Read More

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Alexander C. Rich
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  • Gualala, CA 95445-1277

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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 money was put into a certain bank (I know which one) and I couldn't get it out until I turned 18 and I'm 18 now what do I do?

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Answered by attorney James G Maguire (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at James G. Maguire
Go to the bank with proof that you have reached eighteen. There should just be some paperwork needed to transfer the account into your name.
Go to the bank with proof that you have reached eighteen. There should just be some paperwork needed to transfer the account into your name.

Is there an easy way to change my mother's will?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
There are a couple of ways of accomplishing this. The easiest way would be to honor the Will and then gift a portion of the house to your brother. There would probably need to be a gift tax return filed, but there would be no tax. How best to handle this is something you should discuss with an attorney. I think this is a wonderful thing for you to do and you are to be commended for honoring your mother and your brother in this way!
There are a couple of ways of accomplishing this. The easiest way would be to honor the Will and then gift a portion of the house to your brother. There would probably need to be a gift tax return filed, but there would be no tax. How best to handle this is something you should discuss with an attorney. I think this is a wonderful thing for you to do and you are to be commended for honoring your mother and your brother in this way!
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Is there anything legal that can be done if the executor won't change their mind?

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Answered by attorney Kenneth A Prigmore (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Prigmore Law
Executors have a duty to protect the estate and liquidate the assets and distribute them as efficiently as they can. I am curious how they could "go through" $10,000 if they haven't made any improvements to the home. Perhaps they are paying an attorney or realtor exorbitant fees to get advice. Or they may be wasting the money in some other way. You can go to probate court and demand an accounting. You can also argue that the executors are being wasteful and doing a poor job, and request a change in executors. Sometimes when you win a request like that, you can get the court to approve payment of your attorney's fees out of the estate.
Executors have a duty to protect the estate and liquidate the assets and distribute them as efficiently as they can. I am curious how they could "go through" $10,000 if they haven't made any improvements to the home. Perhaps they are paying an attorney or realtor exorbitant fees to get advice. Or they may be wasting the money in some other way. You can go to probate court and demand an accounting. You can also argue that the executors are being wasteful and doing a poor job, and request a change in executors. Sometimes when you win a request like that, you can get the court to approve payment of your attorney's fees out of the estate.
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