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can a will be read and executed anywhere?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

matthewb asked: in my last will and testament, i have a bunch of jokes planned, but need to know if a will can be read anywhere i desire, and direct my lawyer/ court officiant to do so, or if the will has to be read some where specific, like in a court room.Eleonora Farlow

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Does my will need to be signed in the state that I live in as well as my witnesses?

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Cindy asked: I’m researching estate planning and working on my last will and testament. I live in the state of Maryland and it requires 2 witnesses to sign the will. I was thinking about having friends (who are not beneficiaries) to be my witnesses when I travel out of state. Do I have to sign [...]

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Power of Attn, Will, Quit Claim Deed?

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Christy asked: I have a few questions-long story short, my father is dying, he has no wills, etc., I need to set something up FAST, so I was going to download forms from the net, get them notarized tomorrow. I don’t know what I need, I would think a power of attorney (whether durable or [...]

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Can public probate records be found on line?

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Allen I asked: I am looking for a deceased relatives last will and testamentSixta Tutton

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My aunt appointed a mystery lover as the sole beneficiary of her Last Will and Testament?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Hindi Sad Diamonds asked: Are the any legal ways I can appeal against my late aunt’s decision to name a boyfriend, namely a total stranger to the family, as the only person that benefits from her Last Will? He gets everything she possessed - the estates and the money.
How can I reverse the decision? I’m [...]

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My great uncle died, and had no will made. I am the last surviving relative. How do I claim his Nevada estate?

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

upsonetwothree asked: He said several times while he was alive that he would make a last will & testament leaving me everything he owns, which amounts to more than 2 million net worth. However, he passed before he could have a will made. Now will everything go to the government, or will I be able [...]

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LEGAL HELP! Holographic Codicil in Louisiana?

Friday, August 20th, 2010

illusion1230 asked: My mother passed away on Friday and my stepdad is trying to sell off all of her belongings as of the day after. I have a holographic codicil and addendum to her last will and testament that she left with me about a yr ago. I’m trying to find out what legal standing [...]

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Can someone you’re not married to but have a child with be a witness to Power of Attorney?

Monday, August 9th, 2010

MelB asked: My mother is giving me POA and of course we need 2 witnesses. These are the guidelines as to who can NOT be a witness: any person appointed as attorney-in-fact or alternate, the spouse or children of your attorney-in-fact or alternate, any person related to you by blood, marriage, or adoption, and any [...]

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please read and let me know what you think.is it a scam?

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Cathy A asked: From: Bar. Ray Darrick Esq.(For Trustees)
Managing Partner Darrick & Solicitors
London - United Kingdom.
Notification of Bequest
On behalf of the Trustees and Executor of the estate of Late Sir.
Martin
Wilczek, I wish to notify you that late Sir. Martin Wilczek made you a
beneficiary to his WILL. He left the sum of Five Million, One Hundred
Thousand
Dollars [...]

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are wills printed on legal sized paper?

Monday, July 26th, 2010

wes1209 asked: an odd question. i’m in film school and shooting a movie this weekend. are last wills and testaments generally printed out on legal size paper, or standared 8 and half by 11? there will be a “prop” will sitting on the table … i.e. a cover page, and 90 blank [...]

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