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My uncle died in CA. He left my dad money. my dad died in MI. Before he received it. My uncles will states
Asked in Venice,  FL Jun. 06, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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That the money will go to my dad living right of representation- but my dads girlfriend is saying that money will go into my dads trust. Is this possible/ legal?

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I have financial POA over my grandfather, can I add myself as a beneficiary on his deed?
Asked in Farmington,  MO Jun. 04, 2020 ,  1 Answers

He has no will. I’ve been living in his hook me caring for him for over a year. In February he was going to add me as beneficiary on his deed. The pandemic closed the courthouse until this week. He is now incapacitated and can not do so. Can I add myself as beneficiary? The financial POA states I ha...

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I live with and care for my grandfather. He has no will. How do I keep living in his house? What do I do?
Asked in Chicago,  IL Jun. 04, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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No will. Only grandfathers name and name of ex wife on deed. No other assets. I’ve been here for one year caring for him 24/7 off of a $200 per month allowance from aunt whom at the time had a joint bank account with my grandfather. My question is: I am POA medically and financially for my grandfath...

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When someone gives away an item years before his passing; is the item subject to the deceased's previous will?
Asked in Wetumpka,  AL Jun. 04, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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My question is about three, irreplaceable heirloom items with no monetary value, but which my father personally entrusted to me because of their immense sentimental value. When he gave them to me (several years before he passed away); my father was emphatic about his determination for me to have the...

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Louisiana. ...grandchild has lived in grandparents home,all his life. Grandpa died, aunts trying to evict him. He is ado
Asked in Dallas,  TX Jun. 03, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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Grandchild adopted. But,family blood

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I have a question about getting a copy of my parents will when my brother will not let me see it.
Asked in Dallas,  TX Jun. 03, 2020 ,  2 Answers
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My mom died in 2011, and my dad died just last week. My brother was named his POA. My brother refused to let me see my moms will and I only discovered my dad had one when I asked a few days ago. I contacted the county where my mother died and her will was not filed with the courts. My dad died in a ...

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IS TITLE XLIIIDOMESTIC RELATIONSCHAPTER 457MARRIAGESProof of MarriageSection 457:39, a valid statute
Asked in Haverhill,  MA Jun. 03, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I have recently lost my domestic partner of over 23 years. We were never formally married, but in my research into the matter I came across TITLE XLIII DOMESTIC RELATIONS CHAPTER 457 MARRIAGES Proof of Marriage Section 457:39: 457:39 Cohabitation, etc. – Persons cohabiting and acknowledging each oth...

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Does Illinois require gutters? I live in Chicago and my roof is a gable roof.
Asked in Chicago,  IL Jun. 02, 2020 ,  1 Answers

If my neighbor is complaining about installing gutters, do I have to install them? Am I legally obligated to install them?

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Can you will a car to your wife and then to someone else after wife's death if wife had transferred title and ownership?
Asked in Cartersville,  GA Jun. 01, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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Man dies leaving car to his wife who then takes full ownership titling it in her name. Man also puts in will that upon wife's death his son is to have the car. If the car is legally the wife's now, is this even legitimate?? Does the son have a claim?

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Unmarried cohabitating partner dies intestate, does the survivor need to prove that they own furnishings?
Asked in Lakeview,  MI Jun. 01, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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The deceased partner owned the home. The surviving partner provided almost all of the furnishings. The personal representative for the estate needs to provide inventory for probate. Do heirs have a claim on the survivor's personal property? How do you prove who owned what? There are some receipts in...

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My mother passed away 4 years ago, 3 months ago my stepfather has finally opened her estate. What does this mean?
Asked in Charlotte,  NC May 31, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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I know my mother left me some property in her will but I haven't heard anything about it since she passed. Do I still get to receive it?

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As a residual beneficiary do I have rights to request accounting or statements from financial institutions?
Asked in Grand Rapids,  MI May 29, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Are there certain time limits that affect when I am able to request certain accounting records?

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I divorced my ex 7 years ago and got Remarried, Me and my ex been married 10 yrs w/2 kids and my new wife and I been
Asked in Auburn,  GA May 27, 2020 ,  2 Answers
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Married five years with 2 kids. I put my wife on the deed of the house...If I pass way does my property get left to my ex wife or my new wife? Also would my ex wife collect my pension? I don’t want the ex to get anything from me. I want everything to go to my current wife

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My Dad died ..all deeds to property are still in his name _ property fell to my brother & I ..but he won't split propert
Asked in Waynesville,  NC May 27, 2020 ,  2 Answers
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My brother wants both properties_ have 2 separate home places_ with land..different deeds fer all property..wants to be difficult splitting property help

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Ex wife died intestate .divorced .on title and deed it says survivorship.can i file bankruptcy on my behalf?what happens
Asked in Bridgeport,  CT May 27, 2020 ,  2 Answers
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To her estate situation since she passed away?

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Can a person use a swath obituary listing to establish a relationship with a party for claims?
Asked in Katy,  TX May 26, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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For example: a couple is living together in a long term relationship (greater than 10 years) but one of the parties is just separated, not divorced from their spouse would the live-in be able to use the obituary listing of their noted relationship to claim a share of property or other assets from th...

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My dad gave me something that is not included in the will but many people know his last wishes.
Asked in Lexington,  KY May 26, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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I put my life on hold the last four years to take care of my dad and I do it again. The last appointment I took my dad to the doctor told him he was dying and had few days left. My dad on the way home told me to take his truck that he wanted me to have it and also he wanted me to have the house beca...

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My grandmother passed. Her friend is POA. I'm beneficiary. What are my rights?
Asked in Wellford,  SC May 24, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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My grandmother passed away and she named her best friend POA over it all. I am the beneficiary. Was told from my grandmother that everything is left to me in the will. I am currently on my way down. But her friend refuses to speak to me or include me in anything. But yet had her husband and friend g...

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Can I be trespassed from land that my deceased father's mobile home and belongings are on and all left to my mother?
Asked in Brookville,  OH May 24, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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My Father passed away and him and my mother were owners of a mobile home on land owned by my father's parents. My mother, siblings, and I have been trespassed from the property. So we can not get his belongings or any other property he owns from there left to my Mother. Can they actually do this to ...

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