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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 09:48 PM Original message |
Do you know anything about wills? |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
1. Filed? |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:20 PM Response to Reply #1 |
9. Sigh. Bye. nt |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:28 AM Response to Reply #9 |
33. Really |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 10:11 AM Response to Reply #33 |
35. FYI, this has nothing to do with me, |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
2. They only need one will. In fact, they only *should* have one will. |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:00 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. One will? |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:17 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. One will in one state for each of them vs. one combined. Read please. nt |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:22 PM Response to Reply #6 |
10. Read carefully |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:44 PM Response to Reply #10 |
17. The post wasn't even asking if they should have a joint will. |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:38 PM Response to Reply #5 |
14. I meant one valid will, per person. n/t |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:39 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. Ahhhhhhhh |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:46 PM Response to Reply #15 |
18. So married people shouldn't have their own wills? |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:26 AM Response to Reply #18 |
31. Very often, |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:46 PM Response to Reply #15 |
20. In most cases, married people should have their own wills, too. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 12:40 AM Response to Reply #20 |
26. how the heck did we do that? |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:27 AM Response to Reply #20 |
32. Ideally, yes, they should |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
3. the will gets probated in the state of residence |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 09:57 PM Response to Original message |
4. They state they list on their tax forms, as their "address" is the only will they should have |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:18 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. That's excellent advice, SCD, and from you, I'll send it on. Thanks. nt |
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mitchtv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
8. another bit of advice from our long time insurance man |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:24 PM Response to Original message |
11. Most states recognize wills executed in other states |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:51 PM Response to Reply #11 |
21. It's not that no one is willing to consult a lawyer; my question involved |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 11:03 AM Response to Reply #21 |
37. A lawyer is trained to know what the rules are |
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sicksicksick_N_tired (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:32 PM Response to Original message |
12. As far as I know, if properly executed, the most recent will rules their estate. |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:36 PM Response to Original message |
13. Simple answer: |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
16. Each state has its own laws of Wills and Estates. |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 02:47 AM Response to Reply #16 |
29. Good advice. |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 03:06 AM Response to Reply #29 |
30. It's not my field, but I did litigate one huge will contest. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 06:12 PM Response to Reply #16 |
39. Thanks, TX Observer! |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:46 PM Response to Original message |
19. The last documented will stands. |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 12:39 AM Response to Reply #19 |
25. Last Will Standing |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:55 PM Response to Original message |
22. They only need the one Will. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 12:29 AM Response to Reply #22 |
23. Thanks. That could be the problem. Two properties in different states. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 12:55 AM Response to Reply #23 |
27. Well, now you're talking title law. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 02:05 AM Response to Reply #27 |
28. Dad's girlfriend owns all the properties. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 10:10 AM Response to Reply #27 |
34. I'm assuming she's leaving her properties to her son, but |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 11:23 AM Response to Reply #34 |
38. As long as the will is valid it can cover all named property, even offshore. |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 12:38 AM Response to Original message |
24. A living trust is better than a will, especially if they have a lot of assets. |
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KharmaTrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 10:14 AM Response to Reply #24 |
36. Owning A House Is Reason Enough |
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