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In the State of Tennessee what does a executor do?
In the State of Tennessee does a executor of a will have to show detail of execution of will and financials to the heirs.
05/25/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Florida | #5939Who is the heir of my fathers accounts if he did not have a will?
My father passed away on 2/28/07. He did not have a will. His wife (third wife) passed away in 2003. They did not have any children together, but both have 2 children from prior marriages. This third wife is still listed as the beneficiary in both his 401(k) account and his life insurance. His estate is small; the only items of value are the 401(k) account, life insurance...
05/23/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Indiana | #5781Am I entitled to a copy of the will if I inherited something?
I was left money in someone's will in New York and I received only the page my name was on. I wanted to get a copy of the whole will and was told I wasn't entitled to it. Is this true?
05/23/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: New York | #5737How should an ex-husband be referred to in his ex-wife's Last Will and Testament?
How should an ex-husband be referred to in his ex-wife's Last Will and Testament? And how should she describe her property which she's leaving entirely to him?
05/23/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Oregon | #5662Am I or my parents liable for my deceased brother's debts?
My brother (38 yrs. old) died suddenly on 3/9/07 and $1600 past due in rent is owed to the landlord. The roommate had paid his half of the rent to my brother and my brother did not pay the landlord. The roommate had a yard sale and was able to get the landlord $1,100. In an emotional state at the time of my brother's death, I made a committment to get the landlord the $500 -...
05/20/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Florida | #5374What rights does my friend have on her home if her deceased husband didn't leave a will?
This question is for a friend. Her husband died and he has a daughter(adult) from a former marriage. He died without a will and his wife wanted to know who his estate goes to. They have two homes but one is in his name only and she is worried about his ex wife and adult daughter trying to take it from her. She isn't on the homes title but lives there and pays all the bills....
05/19/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Georgia | #5313How do I determine who is the heir of fathers property?
My grandmother passed away. My father, being the only living child, took control of everything. She had no will so we assumed that my dad got everything. He kept her house. The contents he sold and used the money to work on the house. Now, a year and a half later, my deceased uncles children have decided that they should get half of everything. Do they have any rights. W...
05/18/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Arkansas | #5246My father passed away with a will that was just typed and signed, so is it still legal?
I have questions about probate? Recently my father passed. A sister of his has his power of attorney. I not sure if this power of attorney is just for medical purposes or for all purposes. There is a will which is not witnessed or filed with any attorney. It is typed and signed but I am not sure the signature is my fathers. The sister is also the excutor. No financial inform...
05/17/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Arkansas | #5120Is a non-witnessed holographic will valid in California ?
Is a non-witnessed holographic will valid in California ?
05/17/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: California | #5096My husbandâ
My husband’s father and mother has passed away and they did not have a will. They had 6 children. One of the children (a daughter) moved in the house. She has lived there for 4 months and will not pay rent. The other children are trying to make her move out they give her 30 days to get out. The girl’s father deeded his heirs part to his infant grandchild. Does she have to pay r...
05/16/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Kentucky | #5001