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If the bidder answer with Yes or place an "X" in the "Accept" column - are they deemed to answer incorrectly and be disqualified?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
They would have a strong argument that they did comply even though they used the wrong mark. It is clear what they intended albeit filing it out incorrectly.
They would have a strong argument that they did comply even though they used the wrong mark. It is clear what they intended albeit filing it out... Read More

How can I settle a document that my father co-signed now that he has passed away?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Thomas Corcoran Phipps (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
If you opened an estate in probate court, the friend has to file a claim to get paid. If not, I wouldn't do anything unless the friend contacts you.
If you opened an estate in probate court, the friend has to file a claim to get paid. If not, I wouldn't do anything unless the friend contacts you.

Can someone with a felony conviction in his past be the trustee of a will?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
It would depend upon the crime. No one would want a person with an embezzlement conviction in charge of an estate. But if a person had been convicted of manslaughter, had completed the prision term, and had led a crime-free life thereafter, he should be able to perform the executor duties as well as anyone.... Read More
It would depend upon the crime. No one would want a person with an embezzlement conviction in charge of an estate. But if a person had been... Read More

Can someone with a felony conviction in his past be the trustee of a will?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by James P. Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
There is no trustee of a Will. There is a trustee of a Trust. Any person can serve as Trustee who is nominated and appointed by the trust grantor. The personal representative must be appointed by a probate court. Someone nominated as PR in a Will (who would otherwise have priority), may be rejected by a judge, if the felony would be relevant. Any interested party can object to the appointment of the PR.... Read More
There is no trustee of a Will. There is a trustee of a Trust. Any person can serve as Trustee who is nominated and appointed by the trust grantor. ... Read More

Can someone with a felony conviction in his past be the trustee of a will?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Kathleen Delacy (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Trustee is not for a Will, it is for a Trust and no they cannot.
Trustee is not for a Will, it is for a Trust and no they cannot.

Can someone with a felony conviction in his past be the trustee of a will?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by attorney Christine James   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Yes but it is not advisable.
Yes but it is not advisable.
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