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If my mother does not have a Will but has set me up as the beneficiary on her bank accounts, will I need to go to court or involve a lawyer to pay some of …

If you are the beneficiary on a "pay on death" (POD) or "transfer on …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 3 months ago

If I'm trying to trade-in a vehicle that's been paid off for a year and that my late grandfather co-signed with me, will I be able to trade it in without a lot of hassle?

Is the title in your name and clear of any liens?  If not, this …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 3 months ago

If somebody signed a handwritten paper saying that they agree to a settlement, can they change they're mind?

A settlement is a contract.  It is valid if the elements of a contract …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 4 months ago

What to do if my sister, the executor of my parents' estate, has asked me to sign a document which lists many items for which I "waive my rights"?

As a general rule, no one should sign a document they don't understand.  If …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 4 months ago

How to transfer ownership of a deceased person's property?

How you transfer property that is left to someone in a will depends on …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 5 months ago