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My sister died with an estate over $1 million including real estate. Her boyfriend (illegally claiming common law) was her conservator due to her dementia. He supposedly is her Primary Representative but no probate has been opened and he is in the hospital. Can I, as her sister, become the... View More 
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
Attorneys may seem reluctant to file perjury charges even when the evidence appears clear because the legal standards for proving perjury are quite high. Perjury requires proving that someone intentionally lied under oath about a material fact, and this can be difficult to establish without... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
When it comes to probate trials in California, the outcome for a trustee largely depends on the specifics of the case, the evidence presented, and the quality of legal representation. Trustees can lose if there is proof of misconduct, breach of fiduciary duty, or failure to act in the best... View More
I paid cremation of 6000 and am exhausted on funds until estate closed
Home we live and homestead so car and home exempt only title name change and account all need do so
MY MOM ASK ME BEXECUTOR FOR HER IM NO LAWYER BUT HAVE EXHAUSTED MY CASH TO PAY FOR CREMATED STILL NEED HAVE SERVICE BUT NEEDTO HANDLE HER PROBATE BCUZ DIDNT HAVE ENOUGH TIME GET DEALT WTH... View More
I hired an attorney to represent me in court for probate in regaurds to being PR for my fathers estate whom he appointed my brother but he passed away as well and my attorney sent me an email stating that he will no longer represent me because i have only paid him 900 but i told him once the case... View More
There are 3 other heirs on the will as well.
My cousin passed and intended.tonpass along everything to me he stated this in a text. He was not able to complete a formal will prior to his passing.
answered on Sep 13, 2024
The exact outcome depends on the specific wording of the Will, the laws of the jurisdiction where the Will is being probated, and the particular circumstances of the case. To determine the precise distribution in a specific situation, it would be advisable to consult with a local estate planning... View More
Stepdad was granted executor and has not included me in anything nor has shown me any paperwork. I am the only living child, he says she left me nothing. Please help
Completed to administer of my dad's estate. My dad hasn't had contact with this half brother in approximately 35yrs as he has a relationship with his biological father. He told the judge that he had a good relationship with my dad then when asked if he had any contact with him in the last... View More
Joint Owner 1 and Joint Owner 2 own Account A (with rights of survivorship).
Joint Owner 2 and Joint Owner 3 own Account B.
JO1 dies. JO2 has access to all the funds in Account A without going through probate.
JO2 can move funds from Account A into Account B. JO3 now has... View More
I have a very complicated situation involving probate. My mother passed and left everything to my father and then he passed and left everything to my brother and I. They passed so soon that money kept coming into the estate. Long story short, the probates were in two separate states, mo and fl,... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2024
Any assets or checks not probated will need to be probated in the state of the deceased, if this is Florida, you will need to speak with a Florida Probate Attorney and you will have to indeed open probate again with the help of an attorney. You will have to provide all the details to the attorney... View More
I am unsure or unaware of the specifics as my ex-husband took care of most of the financial details. He is also deceased and I am left in the dark on this. How do I go about accessing his account?
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. To access your son’s TreasuryDirect account, you’ll need to provide proof of your identity and your son’s death certificate. TreasuryDirect has specific forms, such as FS Form 5336, which is used to request distribution of a deceased owner’s account. You... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2024
If you are a guardian and conservator you are working under court supervision. It is strongly recommended that you be represented by counsel and clear all action with your attorney in advance of proceeding. You have provided insufficient information to properly evaluate the course of action you... View More
According to a fiduciary the court in Riveside has something to with keeoinh record of receipts.I do not know other than the DE295
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
When filing receipts with an Ex Parte Petition for Discharge in a conservatorship case in California, it's important to follow the guidelines set by the court. Generally, you'll need to use specific forms like the DE-295, also known as the "Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and... View More
My mom needs it to get guardianship of me.
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
Make a motion in your criminal case to unseal it or just get a copy of your report. However first talk to your lawyer as it might affect your criminal case.
Mom passed 2 mos ago, found 25+year old will in her papers. Attorney no longer around, what do I do? I’m not sure if she had possessions in her name but looking to find the next steps. We live in King County.
answered on Sep 10, 2024
First, I'm so sorry for your loss.
A probate is necessary in Washington state if your mom owned land or if what she owned when she passed is worth more than 100,000.
I assist clients with probates from across Washington state, and I would be happy to offer a free 30-minute... View More
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