Probate Process
Answered by Isaac Shutt | Richardson, TX | View Lawyer Profile
Who initiates, when and how? Next of kin wants nothing to do with him. My name is on his bank statement which I had access to checking account (personal card) and was the liason between he and the bank. He left a 52,000 CD behind of which I can not touch. Will the bank notify me of anything once the probate period has begun or when... View Full Answer
Protecting trust assets from creditors.
Answered by Isaac Shutt | Richardson, TX | View Lawyer ProfileI was told that any gifts to a trust of less than $15,000 would open the trust assets to claims from creditors. Is this true? I am refering to a living irrevocable trust I set up for my handicapped daughter some 13 years ago.
How long do you have to contest a will?
Answered by Harold Bollaci | New York, NY | View Lawyer Profile
I would like to know how long you have to contest a will after you receive it? And is it suppose to be sent to you by certified mail? My dad passed away a little over a month ago. I got a copy of the will on June 18th by regular mail only.
How much is the standard probate court fee for estates in Georgia, Dekalb county?
Answered by Glen Edward Ashman Premium | East Point, GA | View Lawyer Profile
I have a will. I want my home to go to my four adult children. The value of my home is $56,000. Can the probate fees and lawyer fees be avoided? I want to home to pass to my children without cost to them.
Probate of will
Answered by Isaac Shutt | Richardson, TX | View Lawyer ProfileHow long do you have to probate a will in Texas? My Father died January 1, 2005. My brother is supposedly executor. We have mineral rights and I want to get it probated as soon as possible. There are three brothers with identical share of minerals. Can he be coerced into probating, and if so, how? Thanks in advance, Wes
Ownership of an insurance police
Answered by Glen Edward Ashman Premium | East Point, GA | View Lawyer ProfileMy husband and I thought that we owned our son's insurance policy. However, after my husband died in January of 2011, our insurance agent told me that only my husband was named as owner on the paperwork and that the ownership would pass to our son no matter what the will stated. Can this be true? I was so shocked to find this out.... View Full Answer
How to obtain power of atterney for an elderly person?
Answered by Glen Edward Ashman Premium | East Point, GA | View Lawyer ProfileMy mother is sick and we are trying to handle her affairs. She is currently in the hospital very ill. we dont know if she is going to make it. She has not assiged anyone to handle her legal affairs. How do we get started?
WhAT IS PROBATE? Will a will stop probate? What happens is a house is not in a trust?
Answered by Craig C Cunningham Attorney Premium | Sycamore, IL | View Lawyer Profile
Mom is passing, no spouse, has 4 children. No will ..Only asset, is a home valued at around $400,000 Do we need to get this into a trust? What happens in Illinois Probate? WIll a will stop probate?
Change of power of atty
Answered by Glen Edward Ashman Premium | East Point, GA | View Lawyer ProfileHow can I change the power oof Atty in my will, without having to go back the the Atty that drew up the will?
What is a fidicuary and/or commissioner
Answered by Glen Edward Ashman Premium | East Point, GA | View Lawyer ProfileI am trying to get unclaimed funds from the state of Ohio. The state of Ohio is requesting a Release of Administration Letter. The probate court of Ohio is requesting a name of in state fidicuary and/or commissioner,
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