Probate & Administration
Q&A with Loraine: Filing a Will
Question: Where do I file my father’s Will? Background: My father recently died but he divided his time between his family home and Florida. Answer ...
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Q&A with Loraine: Administrator amendment
Question: How do I amend a probate administrator decision? A number of siblings were left off the original filing. Loraine’s Answer: I think that your ...
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Q&A with Loraine: Probate costs
Question: How much does it cost to probate a standard will? There is no land, money, or other assets in the estate to be distributed. ...
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Q&A with Loraine: Lot in Deceased’s Name
Question: Who is entitled to a lot not listed in my deceased husband’s will? Loraine’s Answer: Please accept my condolences on the loss of your ...
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Q&A with Loraine: Putting Car in My Name
Question: My father recently died with an outstanding title loan on his car. I used my own money to pay off the title loan, do ...
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How Can My Heirs Avoid Probate When I Die?
If a deceased person has a will, it must go through what is called the probate process. Probate ensures that the wishes of the deceased ...
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Q&A with Loraine: Releasing an Executor from Liability
Question: When the estate is completely settled, what steps does the executor take to release himself from future liability? Background: My brother is the Executor ...
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Q&A with Loraine: Selling Mother’s House
Question: Do I need to go through a lengthy probate process to sell my mother’s house (her only asset) or is there a simpler way? ...
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