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... what country's laws apply when it comes to inheritance concerning the land owned in the Philippines?
answered on Jun 2, 2021
This is a question for an estate administration lawyer. Please contact an estate administration lawyer for assistance.
Brother said it’s ok, haven’t gotten any no ice
answered on May 19, 2021
Maybe we would need to know the reason it was impounded to answer the question properly.
irs and detaisl with the medical care and transportation and i lived in his home. He died intestate and I CREATED an estate as an administratrix. My three siblings were not inculded in this paperwork so I could as most of his affairs, handle things without the stress and emotional abuse from them... View More 
answered on May 10, 2021
Hello,
When someone dies without a will all Kids have the same rights. This may not seem fair, but it is the way the laws are written. So, your siblings may fight you for administration. There are forms that they could sign off on to surrender their rights to you. You really should speak... View More
My father passed away and there was a prenup and his wife got nothing, it’s been almost 1 year since his passing and 7 months since the will was probated and I was made executor, she keeps asking me for things and if I don’t agree she threatens with these elective shares, is there a time limit... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2021
No one can answer any questions about the "elective" shares, without reviewing them. If you were previously represented by counsel, then you need to contact that attorney. If not, you are going to need to retain counsel to resolve this matter. During this pandemic, you have a choice of... View More
Mother was a NC resident and died in NC. I am a NJ resident. I was told I need a letter of testimentary in order to gain access to her account. When I started to fill out the application for this letter, one of the questions it asks is the account balance of her bank account. I don't have this... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2021
Please be advised that I am not an attorney in North Carolina so I am unable to give you legal advice.
If your mother died in New Jersey I would tell you to contact the surrogate’s court in the county where your mom died and ask for assistance. Some surrogate courts have a website as... View More
Im am the grandson and attempting to begin the probate process i assume...
answered on Jan 20, 2021
I am sorry for your loss. This question was pushed out to patent attorneys and does not belong there. I am responding so that the question it linked to the right groups.
My ex-wife passed away last week. She was rushed to the hospital and had no medical insurance. Our daughter is a full time college student, and has just turned 21. Is my daughter responsible for her mother's medical bills? Or any other bills? Such as back taxes her mother owed?
Am I... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2020
I'm very sorry for your family's loss. If you wanted to try reposting and adding Probate and Estate Planning as categories, you could have better chances of a response. There's no guarantee all posts are picked up, but it sounds like something where an attorney could give more... View More
Died suddenly. Parents will says to decide equality with sister. Does surviving spouse entitled to estate of the inheritance once home is sold. House is in NJ. Spouse died and lived in Florida
answered on Dec 9, 2020
If your spouse lived and died in Florida, you need to speak to a Florida Lawyer.
What does all this mean? What exactly is any other instrument?
Justia US Law US Codes and Statutes New Jersey Code 2009 New Jersey Code TITLE 3B - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES--DECEDENTS AND OTHERS Section 3B:21 3B:21-4 - When removal will be denied
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answered on Dec 8, 2020
This is an estate question - better submitted to an estate law specialist. Family law attorneys specialize in divorce, post-divorce, domestic violence matters, custody and support issues, and related type claims in the family court system. I gather someone has passed and there is a dispute over... View More
there is only 60,000 left after bills but I am confused on the law when it says ...spouse gets 25% but not less that 50,000 or more than 200,000....Do I keep the 60,000 with out sharing or ??? Im confused
answered on Dec 4, 2020
I am sorry for your loss. The division of property depends on whether these are also your children or un-adopted stepchildren. If they are your and your husband's kids, you keep everything.
If you have step-children, you probably should talk to an attorney because the division of... View More
I am a beneficiary
answered on Nov 23, 2020
The answer would depend on who you are in relation to the will. Are you an executor, beneficiary, trustee, guardian etc.
Pension people will not talk to me until I have small affidavit
Pension is minor but I don’t know total. They won’t tell me without affidavit
which I can’t get until Iknow
answered on Nov 12, 2020
While this is a "family matter", it is best answered by an estate law specialist and not a divorce and family law attorney or a general practitioner. I am sure that there are a million lawyers out there that will be happy to give you an answer or suggest that you meet with them but you... View More
My father died intestate but he had no spouse but had 3 children from his ex spouse my mother
answered on Oct 29, 2020
This question is best answered by a lawyer who specializes in estate work - my suggestion is that you look for a lawyer who specializes in estates and trusts and schedule a consultation with him / her. I dont know how much money your dad had at the time of his passing or whether he owned any real... View More
Beneficiary has evidence to prove the POA/Trustee is breaching his fiduciary duties. Beneficiary hires a lawyer. His lawyer petitions the court for a discovery which is denied. Judge orders a deposition of the POA/Trustee. My lawyer failed to reveal a significant amount of info to persuade the... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2020
You didn't ask a specific question, I suggest that you seek an in office consultation to get a second opinion if you don't like what your lawyer is telling you or what he is asking you to do. That being said expect a lawyer to charge you for his time and advise.
Per stirpes designation, do the descendents of the deceased have claim to the deceased persons share of the asset or does the other beneficiary receive the deceased persons share ? Ex; parents are grantors, two siblings r beneficiaries and one sibling passes prior to grantors. Does other sibling... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2020
An attorney would need to read the trust documents as that could change your answer, but generally if one child precedes you in death, the other child would receive half, and the children of the deceased child would get the other half. But again that depends have a lawyer review the trust to... View More
My father is moving to a new country next week and I am newly appointed durable power of attorney over his financial accounts.... If I file bankruptcy that shouldn't effect his banks accounts correct? Also I was thinking of opening a new checking account with my father and myself as joint... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2020
Do not open any bank accounts until after your bankruptcy is discharged. Do not look for problems. You also need to be represented by an experienced Bankruptcy attorney. What you do not know can cause you all sorts of problems. You really need to leave things alone. Even with the Pandemic, if you... View More
she stipulated on the will to leave everything to one daughter. she has asset in PR. Is this will enforceable in PR or what has to be done. one of the daughter lives in PR and the other who is named on the will lives in NY
answered on Oct 7, 2020
Best to talk to a lawyer that's licensed in both Puerto Rico and New York to get the correct answer
answered on Oct 1, 2020
The answer depends a lot on who is the executor of the will and then we would be able to tell you, your options better. That being said most options however you would need to hire a lawyer for.
Is my minor child or my bf mother next of kin
answered on Sep 7, 2020
More information would be needed to properly answer your question as you did not say whether your minor child is also his child.
These lines do not feed my home my line comes from directly from the main poles I was told by PP&L it would cost $ 12000 dollars to move Pole
answered on Aug 27, 2020
Without additional information, a more definitive answer is possible. To help you determine if you have a claim, please check the records at the County Clerk’s Office to see whether at some time a right of way agreement which affects your property was granted to a utility and recorded. If the... View More
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