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Can a will be changed if you know it did not reflect the deceased wishes? - Wills and Estates
I am needing to know if the person who is in the position of Power of Attorney has the final decision on who does or does not receive money from said will? One last request of the individual who passed away was that some who were listed in said will were not going to get anything due to their dishonesty. However this person passed away before he was able to revise his will. So...
04/14/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Utah | #3093Where can I get an affidavit for collection of personal property?
My deceased mother has a 401K and didn't designate a beneficiary, however, I took care of all other matters (daughter). I was instructed by her former employer to send a copy of the estate papers (there are none, as she didn't have a will) or get an affidavit for collection of personal property but didn't find one online. What do I do?
04/13/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: California | #3075Who gets the money if someone dies who is jointly on a bank account?
Joint with Survivorship (not as tenants in common) Bank accounts. Does the executor of the living co-owner have a right to the funds in the account upon the death of one of the owners?
04/13/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Rhode Island | #3066Where do I begin to look for my deceased father's will?
I live in CA and my father passed away recently, who lived and owned a ranch in Montana, where he died. He had a live-in relationship with a woman there for several years. She claims she doesn't know if he had a Will and if he did, she can't find it. I am one of three of his adult daughters and we don't know where to begin. His "girlfriend" was listed as spouse on his death ce...
04/12/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: ALL | #3044Where can I look to locate a copy of mine and my deceased wife's lost will?
I cannot find my deceased wife and I's copy of our last will and testament or living will. Is there a website that I can source this information through? Is it possible to locate where it was filed?
04/12/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: North Carolina | #3041Is there a form I can sign giving someone authority to handle burial affairs and remains?
I am looking for a form that will give me the right to handle a person remains after their death. This would be something signed by the person during his/her lifetime giving me the authority to deal with burial, funeral arrangements, etc.
04/12/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Utah | #3034What is a Waiver of Bond and Nomination of Executor? - Wills and Estates
What does it mean when you are asked to sign a "Waiver of Bond and Nomination of Executor" form by an attorney, representing the executor named in a will?
04/12/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: California | #3028Do you have a form for a self-proved will? - Wills and Estates
Do you have a form for a self-proved will which is a will that has an affidavit attached that contains specific language required by law. The presence of this clause eliminates the need to obtain witness depositions when a will is presented for probate.
04/12/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Virginia | #3026What is an Affidavit of Heirship or is Probate needed?
Person dies, left will, not contested and leaves all to spouse. Do you still need to probate the will or can you just fill out an Affidavit of Heirship? From what I read, Affidavit of Heirship is for when you don't have a will.
04/11/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #2966How can I find out if my deceased father named me as his power of attorney?
How can I find out if my deceased father named me as his power of attorney?
04/11/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Virginia | #2938