Posted on Sun Jan 3, 2021, on Probate and Estate Administration
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “My father died, and my uncle is the executor. The Will says that we all get equal shares, but he is giving all my dad’s watches to my brother. Does the Executor of a Will Have the Final Say?” Does the Executor of a […]
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Posted on Sun Nov 8, 2020, on Probate and Estate Administration
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “What is an executor as compared to a trustee? Are they interchangeable?” What is an Executor as Compared to a Trustee? Before answering this question, it is important to understand what a “fiduciary” is. A fiduciary is a person or organization with a legally […]
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Posted on Tue Nov 3, 2020, on Probate and Estate Administration
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “My father died, and my brother is now the Executor. He has changed the locks on the house and emptied all the accounts. I am worried about what he is doing. Can an executor take everything?” Can an Executor Take Everything? When a person […]
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Posted on Fri Oct 11, 2019, on Estate Litigation
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My brother was named the executor for my mother’s estate. He has moved into the house and now refuses to answer my calls. What are the grounds for removal of an executor?” Grounds for Removal of an Executor. An Executor is a fiduciary who […]
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Posted on Mon Jun 24, 2019, on Probate and Estate Administration
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My brother named me as the executor in his will. I am not sure that I want to have this job. What Are The Executor’s Duties?” What Are The Executor’s Duties? No one can force you to serve as executor. If a Will names […]
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Posted on Tue Jun 5, 2018, on Probate and Estate Administration
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: How Does An Executor Recover Stolen Property? “My father was an avid hunter and assembled an impressive gun collection. I am the executor of his Will, and he divided the collection between my sister and myself. During his funeral, my sister left the funeral, drove […]
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Posted on Tue Aug 30, 2016, on Estate Litigation
Ask a Question” mailbag: Isn’t it true that theft from estate disqualifies beneficiary from inheriting from that estate? “As the executor of my mother’s estate I was able to prove that my brother stole from my mom. The judge ordered him to return the money. My mother’s Willdivides the assets between all the children equally. Is my brother disqualified from inheriting his share?”
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Posted on Wed Aug 17, 2016, on Probate and Estate Administration
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “My Uncle died 4 months ago in Burlington County, New Jersey. I am in the Will. How long does it take to get an Inheritance?”
The time it takes to get an inheritance can vary widely between estates in New Jersey. Many factors that can impact a Personal Representative. The concern I have is that the Personal Representative is not adequately communicating his or her plan of action. An Executor or Personal Representative should clearly communicate to you an estimate of when you are receiving your inheritance.
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Posted on Fri Feb 5, 2016, on Probate and Estate Administration
From our “Ask a Question” mailbag: The attorney handling my uncle’s Bucks County estate mailed me a Receipt, Release, Refunding and Indemnification Agreement. There are no details about how much he spent or other expenses. If I sign this, do I waive my rights to ask any questions?
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Posted on Sat Jan 30, 2016, on Probate and Estate Administration
From our “Ask a Question” mailbag: My mother died a resident of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania survived by three sons. She had no will. One of my brothers has signed a renunciation giving me the right to serve as the Administrator. My other brother is homeless and I don’t know where he is, what can I do?
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Peter Klenk is the founding member of Klenk Law, a seven attorney boutique estate planning law firm. We serve clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota and Florida. Peter Klenk received his Masters in Taxation LL.M. from NYU Law School and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. He served his country in the Navy JAGC during Desert Storm. Easy to talk to, feel free to call Peter for an appointment. We will make the process as easy as possible!
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