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If I am a trustee of my father's estate, am I entitled to disclosure of his accounts from banks and stock companies?

Is your father still living?  I ask because a Trustee is usually the person …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 2 months ago

What is the best way to avoid probate?

Avoiding probate involves more than the title to a single condominium.  Anything disposed by …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 2 months ago

Does an executor get their fee before or after the estate's outstanding bills are paid?

The executor usually gets their fee ahead of the creditors, which is figured on …

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Law Office Of Victor Waid answered 3 months ago

If a house is gifted after a life estate is formed, does this void the life estate?

I don't know what you mean by "gifted."  If you mean gifted by deed, …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 3 months ago

What is the time to contest a Will?

This varies from state to state.  If you are thinking about contesting a will …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 3 months ago