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Probability of winning a contest to a codocil signed 2 days prior to death of a terminally ill cancer patient who is heavily medicated.

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer
you really need to review what happened with a CO lawyer who knows CO law and the local courts. It sounds most unfortunate to you-but there may a way to void the codicil if a doctor can say she was mentaly incompetent on 9/27.
you really need to review what happened with a CO lawyer who knows CO law and the local courts. It sounds most unfortunate to you-but there may a way... Read More

do joint accounts go to the estate

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer
it is "right" if that's what he wants, which is not his obligation; joint accounts pass outside the estate, directly to the survivor.
it is "right" if that's what he wants, which is not his obligation; joint accounts pass outside the estate, directly to the survivor.

what are my options

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer
I am sorry to hear about this loss. The most important thing for you to do is slow down. The administration of an estate takes months or years, and nothing is going to happen this week. Second, you should adopt an attitude of dealing with this matter in a businesslike way, which means not allowing family members to upset you -- at least as best you can -- and dealing with this methodically, professionally and not emotionally. Finally, you should engage the services of your own attorney. Your attorney can make a request for a copy of the will -- even before it has been offered for probate -- and then advise you regarding your rights. Moreover, if and when the will is offered for probate, you will automatically be entitled to notice and to have information about the contents of the will. (Again, there is no business reason why you need this information today, as opposed to at some point in the future when administration of the estate is actually going to begin.)  Your attorney can advise you about your right to contest any will that is not the most recent or improperly executed or otherwise subject to attack. There is no rush to be represented. Just treat this, as much as you can, like any other property or business matter. Your first job is to deal with your grief and not let that cloud your business judgment. Getting an attorney will help you keep perspective on the issues that matter. Good luck with this. And, again, sorry.... Read More
I am sorry to hear about this loss. The most important thing for you to do is slow down. The administration of an estate takes months or years, and... Read More

I need information about paying out an inheritance when one heir has died before payments have been made.

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer
Yes. His share can be held by the executor of your aunt's estate until a personal representative is appointed for him.
Yes. His share can be held by the executor of your aunt's estate until a personal representative is appointed for him.

Death, no known will, how do we get information about any known rights?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer
Your son will be entitled to notice from the court of any probate proceedings relating to his father.
Your son will be entitled to notice from the court of any probate proceedings relating to his father.
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