Estates, Wills & Probate

Date: November 12, 2009
Host: Sharon M, Siegel

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Whether you're trying to figure out if you need a "power of attorney," or have suddenly found yourself the executor of your uncle's estate, it's hard to keep up with the legal jargon of managing your assets and processing a will. Bring your questions to a live chat with estate planning and probate lawyer Sharon M. Siegel, starting at 10 p.m. Eastern (9 Central, 7 Pacific) on November 12th.

SHARON SIEGEL, a New York lawyer, practices in the fields of estate planning and administration, contested estate and trust proceedings, elder law and guardianships. She also has significant experience in real estate and corporate law. Sharon graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University. Sharon says of having handling large and small estates and having planned for and worked with individuals of substantial and modest means, "Representing such a wide spectrum of individuals has trained me to look at situations from almost every angle - legally, tax wise, and practically." Sharon says that because her practice area touches on the most emotional and private facets of someone's life, she considers developing a relationship with her clients central to her practice. Sharon is admitted to practice in New York State. http://www.lawyers.com/siegelandsiegel

Live Chat Transcript

troopergirl: "statue of limitations on a closed probate will in missouri?"

Sharon M. Siegel: "hi"

Sharon M. Siegel: "Thank you for participating. Please use the boards. Same time next week."

thomasson: "I paid 9000.00 for my brothers funeral. Previously my brother lived in a house that was left and transfered to me by our mother. I paid all the house expenses ie taxes, utilities, and all maintenance and let him live there for free for almost 4 years. My brother passed away and had no will. The only asset of value he has was a pickup truck. He was divorced and survied by two children and they had not seen him for 6 years. One of the sons is mentally retarded (age 30's) and the other son is in his (40's). They have stated that they do not want anything from the estate and to sell the car and anything else of his and apply it to the funeral bill. The son in his 40's signed an affidavit of inheritance of a vehicle form for the state of South Carolina to transfer the title to me as I have a buyer willing to purchase the truck for 5000.00. He did not let his brother sign the form. It appears the State of South Carolina may require the car title must be also be signed by the brothers as well. The two sons live 5 hours away and our relationship is not good due to past problems between my brother (their father) and the older son. They basically do not want to cooperate in dealing with the removal of his property, the sale of the truck, and all handling of the estate (which is nothing but personal items and a truck. What actions can I take in this to recoup some of the 9000.00 I paid for his funeral out of my pocket."

thomasson: "anyone here?"