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My brother passed away in Louisiana and I live in CT. A death certificate has not been issued yet. Can I drive his car from Louisiana to Connecticut?

No, you can't. It was his car, not yours; you have no legal right …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 month ago

Who is responsible for the bills?

Yes, you can be charged a "use and occupancy" fee for the value of …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

Can I solely make a claim for my deceased parents'

In addition to the documents you mentioned on which your sister's name appears, you …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

Ho can I cash a tax refund check if it is in both mine nd my late husband's names?

If you have authority as the executor or personal representative of his estate (which …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago

be notarized by an attorney?

He is wrong. While there are many things an attorney can do that a …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago