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We can only practice within North Carolina and can not provide answers for out of state... Read Answer
This is an estate planning issue and healthcare issue since your concern has to do with the "look back" by the healthcare proviiders to see if they... Read Answer
I dont know if your mother has any assets ( home, pension plan, etc) but if she does, then maybe you and your siblings agree in writing that you will... Read Answer
We have a Certified Elder Law Attorney who heads our estate area of law. These issues are common. The proper answer requires an analysis of the... Read Answer
Yes, you need to list the joint assets showing his fractional interest.
What is your "social"? Do you mean your social security number? That seems unnecessary. The title company handling the sale should simply... Read Answer
You have no right unless you can prove that you had an informal marriage. That can be very difficult.
If you are executor, you have a probate attorney who can explain what this means.
Only you can deterrmine who is the right lawyer for you. Please talk with probate lawyers who practie in the local surrogate's court.
As your probate lawyer can advise you, any heir can apply to the court to administer an estate. Renunciation of a "rigt to administration" by... Read Answer
From your description, it appears that you need do nothing. The creditor(s) can probate the estate if they see value in doing so.
If the money in the account is in your name, then it is not part of the estate. Ther eis something called an "account of convenience" where... Read Answer
Submit a claim to the executor, who can pay the claim out of the fee he is entitled to for his work as executor.
A deed has no legal effect until it is delivered. Recording is the best evidence of recording. If the recording date falls withing the 60... Read Answer
Talk to a local probate attorney about denying the claim for storage fees and getting an Order to redeposit the funds.
Consult with the probate attorney representing the executor.
You have not stated whether your father's estate has been presented for probate. The appointment of an executor or administrator delays... Read Answer
If your accounting year is the same as the calendar year, the closing month is December.
If it is not, the closing month is the 12th month... Read Answer
For a single person, a Will, Medical Directive and POwer of Attorney, would cost approximatley $400-$500. If I can be of any assistance, please... Read Answer
You can get a Power of Attorney from just about any kin dof lawyer, but the issues is going to be whether or not that document is accepted in India.... Read Answer
A simple will can be very inexpensive. If you live in Ocean or Monmouth County, please call my office and I can help. The cost of a... Read Answer
It does not make him the sole heir of the vehicle. He is entitled to be reimbursed for the payments that he made, but the remaining equity in... Read Answer
This is a complex question that cannot be answered here. There are many issues at play. You have estate tax on the entire estate, and... Read Answer
Medicaid does not "take" your home. You need to be able to pay for the care that you are receiving. If you are in a skilled nursing... Read Answer
I have never heard of any case where a person's immigration status prevents them from being able to inherit something from an estate. The... Read Answer