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Expert: David Disraeli - 11/5/2009


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I have a friend in Prison. His father has recently pasted. He knows there was an estate and received a check. He wants to know more about the estate but his brothers and sisters want comply. He feels as though they have sighed his name. How or who could he write to get this information?   Thanks

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Hi Jerome,

I appreciate you looking out for your friend.  If everything was probated through a will that is public record.  Check the county where he died.  If there were IRA's insurance policies or trusts you may never know.  I would get a lawyer if you think it could be substantial.  His siblings should provide him with anything he asks for.  Although I see this all the time it is not acceptable.  A judge can force them to provide the necessary documents to make sure he got his share.  

Many attorneys will talk to him for free for an hour.  Check the court records.  Could be that it is not worth messing with.

Yours,


David Disraeli, CFP

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I can answer questions about living trusts, why you would or would not want one. I can also answer questions about estate tax reduction and advanced charitable giving, family partnerships and asset protection. I may have already answered your question here: www.lifeplanblog.com or here www.pcfo.net

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I have worked for 24 years with clients and their attorneys to formulate estate plans to meet client goals. I have found many mistakes made by client attorneys and were able to have them corrected. I focus on making sure that beneficiaries are protected from current or future spouses and lawsuits so the wealth stays in the family. I have also published a book on Aging Parents which can be found on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VP9WTG

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Certified Financial Planner 1994

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