Originally posted by Timdogg6:
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Originally posted by BurtonRW:
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Originally posted by Southflorida-law:
One, only take advice from attorneys that live in your state and are licensed to practice in that state, as it relates to this issue.
Then, they will need to read the will/trust documents before they can give you ANY guidance.
But I will agree with 220-9er, get lots of original death certificates. Now, this is in Florida, but I know I always get some that have no cause of death and some that due, due to recording/filing issues. An attorney in your state could advise as to your laws.
Everything he said - especially about the local attorney part. Estate law is VERY state specific.
-Rob
If you will see, I am a lawyer quoting 2 other lawyers, so yes do as they say. Also, most states require that the original will be deposited with the court within a certain numbers of days after death. You are looking at over 150K in assets. You were named as the personal representative to handle these matters and you have a duty to do so or relinquish that duty to the next in line.
In short be serious about this and get a lawyer as there is also potential liability to you for failing to do your job appropriately.
