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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Estate Planning and Probate for Georgia on
Q: When my father died my mother said that the most recent will was lose and could not be located.will was drawn up in 2004

So she probated a will from 1984 .which gave her everything .we the children didn't get any inheritance from my father's estate .now my mother has made my sister remainderman of a trust .basically making it where I get noughing from my father's estate .my sister already had land... View More

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Jun 27, 2023

I would go see a Georgia estate attorney. The case need not be worth millions to contest or investigate.

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2 Answers | Asked in Probate for California on
Q: I need to secure a loan in order to pay $23,000 in back property taxes before impending tax sale on 7/1/23

There is no mortgage, my name is not on the deed, but I am the surviving spouse. There is no will. I was told that I need to get my name added to the deed, get a letter of administration or testamentary to conduct any business for the property even though I am the surviving spouse. Is this accurate... View More

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Jun 12, 2023

You are wasting time. See an attorney and expedite the process. See a CA attorney asap.

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2 Answers | Asked in Probate for Ohio on
Q: I am an only child do i have any rights after moms death if there was a surviving spouse that is not my father

The surviving spouse has dementia and I don't believe there was a will

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Jun 12, 2023

If mom is unmarried and you are her only child then you are the only heir under intestate law (no will)

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Elder Law for Georgia on
Q: As conservator for my father upon his passing, how many years back can I collect commission on his passing?

My father had dementia, we went to court for emergency guardianship and conservatorship. At the start I was conservator and another family member was guardian. Six months later I was also appointed guardian. They were many legal issues due to him having a spouse who was contesting everything. Lots... View More

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on May 23, 2023

This is a complex issue. Get a Georgia Guardianship/conservatorship attorney. The money you save will be your own.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Georgia on
Q: Trying to get power attorney
Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on May 6, 2023

An elder attorney can help you. The first question I would ask is what are you trying to accomplish with a power of attorney?

3 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Georgia on
Q: Will an attorney defer payment while they petition for the removal of an executor and be paid from the estate afterwards
Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Apr 3, 2023

There are no guarantees that a petition for removal of an executor will be successful. An attorney could agree receive compensation after a successful petition (or many other arrangements other than fees due when services are provided) but in my opinion most will not.

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Georgia on
Q: Do I have any rights? And if so what are my rights?

Both of my parents passed away last year. They had no will. My youngest brother is the administrator over there estate. And there is also a probate lawyer over my parents estate. I have been treated ugly through this whole process so far. I have not be able to go to my parents when I have wanted to... View More

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Mar 31, 2023

If it has been more than 6 months since your brother took charge, you can ask for an accountant for the estate. If one is not provided or is insufficient, you can petition the probate court to remove your brother for breach of fiduciary duty. See a probate attorney for assistance.

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Georgia on
Q: What can I do?

Both of my parents passed away last yr and they had no will. My youngest brother was appointed the administrator over there estate. I’m the oldest of 3 kids. My youngest brother will not communicate with me I have no idea about anything that is going on. There is a estate lawyer over my parents... View More

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Mar 30, 2023

I recommend that you ask for an accounting then if it is not provided move to remove your youngest brother as administrator of the estate. Seek the counsel of a good probate attorney.

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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Georgia on
Q: What is the chances that a GA probate judge will give a 4th continuance in a will dispute? Last attorney quit 2 days ago

The wife is the sole beneficiary. The biological daughters have gone through 2 attorneys with both attorneys telling them they have no case We are due in court again in 10 days The daughters have no attorney yet. When does this get to being a frivolous lawsuit. We are going on 9 months now

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Mar 6, 2023

If continuances were granted, then it would be difficult to argue that there is a problem. Motions for continuance can be objected to. Talk to your attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Probate for Georgia on
Q: is it possible to get married without a ceremony in the state of Georgia?

is there a way to get legally married without having to go before a minister or judge and just sign the paperwork? my anxiety is too high to face people

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Mar 2, 2023

I bet if you let the clerks know your issue beforehand, at worst you and your prospective spouse could meet with the judge privately in his chambers. You might need to bring a witness.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Oregon on
Q: What statute of limitations apply to tenants by the entirety deeds that are challenged by grantor's heirs due to fraud
Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Jan 25, 2023

Generally, seven years for fraud. See an attorney, there may be facts that allow more time based on the later discovery of fraud.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Estate Planning for Georgia on
Q: Unpaid child support and spousal support and revocable living trust setup by obligor to avoid payments or garnishment

I have a judgement for income withholding order for any of his employers against my Ex for child support and spousal support which is not paid since 2020.

So he setup a company with his wife as registered agent and owner of the company. His wife is his employer who receives all his salary.... View More

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Jan 20, 2023

Sounds complicated. See and likely pay an estate attorney. The money you save will be your own.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Probate and Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: What happens to my recently deceased husbands part of an inheritance left to him in his moms will when she passes away?

My husband recently passed.His mom is now about to pass away.We’ve a minor child together& I have a minor daughter he raised. Ive 2 living adult stepkids both with children & 1 deceased stepchild who left behind 3 kids ( all minors) & a widow. My husband & I were married over 10... View More

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Jan 15, 2023

Your husband has predeceased his mother. What happens to husbands' inheritance will be controlled by the specific terms of the will.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Georgia on
Q: I was left as beneficiary on a cargo trailer my fiancé obtained before his passing last year ..is it mine??

It is tagged and titled in my name and the administrator of the estate is saying I stole it

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Jan 15, 2023

If the title of the trailer is in your name, then the trailer is not in the estate. If this happened without your action, then not theft.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Probate for Georgia on
Q: How long do I have to file an appeal on a probate judge's decision
Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Jan 15, 2023

You have 30 days from the date of the order to file a notice of appeal on a probate Judge's decision.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Georgia on
Q: Probate question - Do heirs named in a will and will states they are to receive nothing stll have to be notified?

Probate question - State of Georgia, Fulton County - Heirs have been estranged from decedent for 25+ years

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Jan 15, 2023

Only if they are lawful heirs. Lawful heirs are those who would inherit if there was no will at all.

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Georgia on
Q: In a probate for a will 2 GAL's have different opinions on the will . what happens then
Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Jan 15, 2023

The judge will decide if the parties cannot agree.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for New Hampshire on
Q: Do I owe my sign on bonus back to my company if I give my notice prior to one year but am still employed by them after?

Actual wording" in the event you voluntarily terminate your employment within twelve (12) months of your start date, you agree to repay the signing bonus in full upon your last day of employment. Does that mean when I give notice? or when I leave? At the end of my two weeks would be after my 1 year.

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Nov 1, 2020

Seems a bit grey. Take back your notice. And work a couple of weeks into the new year.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Georgia on
Q: CRPS 2 diagnosis after ORIF ankle surgery. No risks/complications explained &neglected by Dr. Ankle still broke; ignored

Never signed consent form, never told CRPS could happen, recent xrays show bone still broken (radiologist diagnosed), Dr. ignored my complaints of nerve pain, procrastinated w/referral, denied wrong doing in surgery, no post care(no weight bearing, ROM or instruction), patronized by the practice... View More

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Oct 31, 2020

See a medical malpractice attorney.

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