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    what are the steps for formal probate

    You simply go to the probate court and start the process. This varies some from state to state but the clerk assigned the file can give you a copy of the law and the forms.
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    Rights of Beneficiary?

    Then you need to open probate and file to be the personal representative.
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    Is an email can be Will?

    An email is not a holographic will and probably will not be admitted for any reason. Emails are easy to fake. When a person dies without a will their estate is distributed according to the intestate laws of the state. You need to elaborate on what you mean by "partner."
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    Rights of Beneficiary?

    What you need to do is to contact the probate court and get a copy of the file. Then you need to consult with an attorney familar with MD probate law. The POA ended at death. She is not the personal representative until appointed by the court. She probably did not have the legal authority to...
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    Beneficiary emancipation

    There should be no tax consequences to you, the estate pays the taxes. Take the money and give it to charity (for tax reasons).
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    bank stole my money

    Then you need to talk to the attorney and get proof it was wired.
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    67 in a 45...=[

    I am assuming this is Charlotte. Call the clerk and see when the prosecutor has office hours. Go in and talk to them prior to your court date. Try for a nine over. If they won't do that ask for the PFJ.
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    Police records

    Personel records are not subject to the Freedon of Information Act. You can obtain copies of his other citations and contact the drivers to see if they also had a problem. I fail to see how this would provide any defense to the violation.
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    real estate tax basis

    You need to consult an elder care attorney. Trusts are not something to do on your own. Check the NAELA website for one in your area.
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    Partnership Protection Contract

    Partnership Contract This is not something that can properly be discussed on a forum. You need a buy sell agreement and it needs to be drawn up in accordance with the laws of your state. You need to consult with an attorney. Expect to pay around 500 but it will be money well spent. This is not...
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    Help!

    He needs to contact the prosecutor for that court and talk to him. If he can't get in touch with him and resolve the issue he will need to retain an attorney.
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    Law School Outlines

    I have posted a number of law school outlines and sample exams on my site. http://www.law-school-books.com
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    Arrest, Search, Seizure, Warrant are the police allowed to unlock my glovebox for no reason?

    If you are arrested, the passenger compartment including any locked containers can be searched. They cannot search the trunk unless the vehicle is impounded and the search is part of the normal inventory procedure (and it always is). Don't drive around drunk with drugs in the car and you won't...
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    dcp3

    Subject to correction by others, joint property would be property titled in both names. Community property is property titled only in your name but your spouse may have a claim to it under state law.
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    father duped into signing a will

    See the third sentence in my original answer.
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    Insurance points in NC

    This happens in all states, not just NC.
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    Hit and run

    It depends on the laws of your state and the amount of damage to the vehicles. If you were at fault and your insurance company has taken care of all claims, you may be able to get a dismissal. You will need a notarized statement from your insurance company to show the prosecutor. This might...
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    Geico won't pay against a claim

    This is pretty much standard procedure for all insurance companies, especially when their exposure is minimal. Unfortunately, your son will need to testify if it goes to court. You can file and see if they will offer to settle. I do not know anything about Geico's standard procedure but it is...
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    father duped into signing a will

    You can go to the probabte court and see if the will has been filed and get a copy. You will then need to consult with an attorney. If probate has not been started, your sister may want to file to be the personal representative of the estate. Then, if there is a will, your uncle will produce it...
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    Mineral property

    You can only place your share in the trust by executing a deed to the trust for your portion.
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