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What happens if no will if found and property is dispensed but later on the will is found?
What happens if no will is found and the property is dispensed by an attorney and then several weeks later the will is found? The property has been sold and the seller cannot get it back.
03/30/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Illinois | #2393Does my mother need a new will since she moved to a different state?
My mother moved to Colorado a few years ago. The will she made years ago with my dad (now deceased) was made in Missouri. Does she need to make a new will now that she is in Colorado? She does not wish to make any changes in the provisions of the will that were made previously.
03/29/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Colorado | #2346What form is needed for me to file a claim on my ex husband's trust estate?
What form is needed for me to file a claim on my ex husband's trust estate? I have court ordered papers showing arrearage and past due amounts owed.
03/29/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #2306When will my mother be eligible for widow's benefits?
I need some information on how to get my mother my fathers benefits. My father passed away 8 years ago. He was receiving benefits and so was my mother and brothers but her benefits were taken away from her. My mother just turned 63, When will she be eligible to apply for widows benefits? Please help.
03/28/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #2249How do I get a copy of my mother's will to see who inherits what property?
My mom passed 2 months ago and my sister is not being fair as far as I'm concerned. She is stating that she gets the house and all contents (3b\room,den,dining room,screened in patio) Two storage units in the back yard all their contents and then her full share of insurance funds. There are 7 heirs and none lived with her nor needed housing. Why would she be due all that? No on...
03/28/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Georgia | #2240What is a self-proving affidavit in relation to a last Will and Testament?
I have purchased, downloaded, and printed your last will and Testament for the state of Maryland. Included is a self-proving affidavit. We have completed the will's and are ready for witnessing and signatures, notary, etc...but are unsure about the self-proving affidavit on the last page. Can you explain what I need to do to finalize this process? We went to a notary but be...
03/27/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Maryland | #2233Where can I find forms to help plan for my estate upon my death?
I am looking for forms or software to record my financial assets, liabilities, safe deposit box location, funeral plans, burial request and other personal information for heirs.
03/27/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Washington | #2203Do lawyers have to get involved with the reading of a will?
Do lawyers have to get involved with the reading of a will? Do courts have to get involved?
03/21/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Arizona | #2006What type of will does my dad need if all his children are grown?
My Dad is a Widow with 3 children grown and own their own. We are trying to get him to do a will so he won't lose his property to the state. Which Will is best for him?
03/17/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Louisiana | #1669What are my rights to the property I own with my husband if his ex wife is exector of his will?
My husband was divorced from his first wife back on January 7th 1999. According to provision number 14, “The husband does hereby covenant with the wife that he shall at all times maintain her as the executrix on any of his Last Will and Testaments. The husband shall provide the wife with a copy of his Last Will and Testament at all times and should he fail to comply with this ...
03/16/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Tennessee | #1604