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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.

How can I account for missing items when I go to probate court to submit the will?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
First you must lodge the original Will with the clerk of the Court. With regard to filing for probate, the missing items are not included in the inventory that is filed with the court. If someone asks about them, then you will need to explain the facts and circumstances associated with the prior gifting. The court may schedule a hearing on the issue if there is an objection by an interested person to determine if the asset was appropriately gifted before death.
First you must lodge the original Will with the clerk of the Court. With regard to filing for probate, the missing items are not included in the inventory that is filed with the court. If someone asks about them, then you will need to explain the facts and circumstances associated with the prior gifting. The court may schedule a hearing on the issue if there is an objection by an interested person to determine if the asset was appropriately gifted before death.
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What happens if my parents do not specify a benefactor?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
The term "benefactor" is confusing. A "benefactor" is one who benefits another. The person who takes under a will is a "devisee." No one would write a will that has no devisees that would be a completely pointless document. Your parents should have some estate planning done by a lawyer experienced in the area.
The term "benefactor" is confusing. A "benefactor" is one who benefits another. The person who takes under a will is a "devisee." No one would write a will that has no devisees that would be a completely pointless document. Your parents should have some estate planning done by a lawyer experienced in the area.
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Mom died. Dad survived. Both names on deed to house. Both have wills leaving house to the other. Should deed be changed to dads name only. Diy?

Robert W. Hughes
Answered by attorney Robert W. Hughes (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Robert W. Hughes & Associates, P.C.
It all depends on whether the deed is a tenants in common deed or a joint tenants with rights of survivorship deed. If it is a joint tenants with rights of survivorship, you need to do nothing.  If it is any other kind of deed, some action in probate court will be required.  It might be as simple as a Petition for Year's Support or a Petition to Appoint Permanent Administrator.
It all depends on whether the deed is a tenants in common deed or a joint tenants with rights of survivorship deed. If it is a joint tenants with rights of survivorship, you need to do nothing.  If it is any other kind of deed, some action in probate court will be required.  It might be as simple as a Petition for Year's Support or a Petition to Appoint Permanent Administrator.
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