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Questions:

1A:

The laws of intestacy under the state of Florida, states that a decedent that dies without a will, but leaves behind both a surviving spouse and issue and the issue, all of whom are also children of that spouse and that the spouse has no other issue from any previous unions, the spouse respectfully inherits the entire estate. Had the spouse have prior children, her inheritance would have been ½ of the estate. (Florida Stat.Ann. §732.102 (2) [West 2011]).  In comparison to New York’s EPTL Section 4-1.1(1) where the laws differ, a decedent that dies with both the surviving spouse and issue, the spouse receives the first $50,000 and one half of the residue while the issue inherit the balance of that estate equally. New York’s law does not affect how the property is distributed based on if the spouse has prior children neither does it allow for the spouse to inherit the entire estate when there are descendants of that marriage.

1B

In the state of Florida, if a decedent dies intestate, but dies with a surviving spouse and no issue, according to Florida Stat.Ann. §732.102 (1) [West 2011]), the spouse receives the entire intestate estate. This law, which is similar to New York’s EPTL Section 4-1.1 (2) also states that the surviving spouse of the decedent inherits the entire estate.

1C

In Florida, a person who dies without a will, with no surviving spouse nor issue, the intestate estate rightfully passes to the surviving parents of the decedent, if there is no surviving parent, the estate goes to the brothers/sisters of that decedent. (Florida Stat.Ann. §732.103 (2) [West 2007]). Florida’s intestate law, which is similar to New York’s EPTL section 4-1.1 (4) also inherits the parents of the estate of the decedent if they are no spouse or issue at time of death.

2.

Testamentary capacity in the state of Florida requires that the person must 18 years old or older, or being an emancipated minor. (Florida Stat.Ann. §732.501[West 2002]). As well is in New York, EPTL Section 3-1.1 also states that a person has to be 18 or over to make a valid will.

3.

Florida’s statutes state that for a will to be duly executed, along with the other requirements, the will must be signed, acknowledged or the testator must state if they have previously signed the will in the presence of at least two attesting witnesses. (Florida Stat.Ann. §732.502 [West 2003]). Florida’s law, in similarity with New York’s EPTL section 3-1.1 also requires the will to be signed in the presence of at least two witnesses as well.

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PART II

1)  Haw.Rev.Stat. § 560:2- 102 (2013) issues the Hawaii intestacy laws for descents and distribution

A) If a decedent is survived by a spouse and issue:
In Hawaii, if the decedent died leaving behind their children (issue) or other descendants from him and the surviving spouse, and the surviving spouse has no descendants from previous relationships. Then the surviving spouse inherits everything. Haw.Rev.Stat. § 560:2- 102 (2013)
An Exception:
If the decedent is survived by their issue who are not the descendants of the surviving spouse. The spouse will inherits $100,000 of the intestate property plus 1/2 of the balance.

On the other hand in New York State, If an individual dies intestate and leaves behind a surviving spouse and issue, the surviving spouse’s intestate share is fifty thousand dollars and one-half of the remainder of the estate. The issue share equal parts of the remainder of the estate by representation.  N.Y EST. POWERS & TRUSTS §4-1.1 (a)(1)
B) If a decedent is survived by a spouse and no issue:
In Hawaii, An intestate estate is first distributed entirely to the surviving spouse, if the decedent left no surviving issue or parents. Haw.Rev.Stat. § 560:2- 102 (2013)

Similarly, in New York intestacy law, If survived by a spouse and no issue, the entire intestate estate will go to the spouse.  N.Y EST. POWERS & TRUSTS §4-1.1 (a)(2)
C) If a decedent is survived by no spouse and no issue:
In Hawaii, When a decedent is survived by one or both parents and no children or spouse, then both parents inherit an equal share of the intestate estate or the sole surviving parent inherits the entire intestate estate.

New York intestacy law, follows the same procedure, If no spouse or issue, the estate goes to the surviving parents of the decedent (50% to each or if only one surviving parent, all to the decedent’s surviving parent). N.Y EST. POWERS & TRUSTS §4-1.1 (a)(4)
2)

In Hawaii, the age requirement in order for a testator to make a will is eighteen years old and must be of sound mind.  Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. §560:2-501 (2013)
Same applies, In New York State an individual of 18 yrs of age or older who has sound mind and memory can make a will. (EPTL §3-1.1)
3)
In Hawaii, in order to duly execute a will, the will must be in writing, signed by the testator and by at least two witnesses.  If the testator cannot physically sign his name he may direct another party to do so. This party may not be one of the witnesses.  The witnesses must sign within a reasonable time after witnessing the testator sign the will, acknowledge the signature, or acknowledge the will itself . Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. §560:2-502 (2013)
Meanwhile in New York State in order to duly execute a will, the testator must sign in presence of at least two witnesses. Although, three witness are recommended. N.Y EST. POWERS & TRUSTS § 3-2.1(a)(4).

PART III

QUESTION 4. In Hawaii state, the most populated city is called Honolulu city (with a population of an estimation of 991,788 based on the U.S census quick facts page
Sterling & Tucker LLP, is a law firm that was founded in 1857, it consist of a well known Trusts and Estates practice established in Honolulu.  From the beginning my reaction towards this website was very surprising because the information and outline of the webpage captured my attention, as they seem to be very assisting. to help the needs of people.

QUESTION 5. Uyetake, Uyetake & Associates,inc. is a real estate appraisal company founded in 1983 and as well situated in Honolulu city. They are one of Oahu’s oldest and most respected residential real estate appraisal firms. I was impressed by well define structure of the designs, images, and information on this website because everything gave me the quick impression of a well effective appraisal company.

QUESTION 6. The Hawaii State First Circuit Court probate wills in Honolulu County. The address of this courthouse is Ka`ahumanu Hale 777 Punchbowl Street Honolulu HI 96813 – 5093.

Ka`ahumanu Hale 777 Punchbowl Street Honolulu HI 96813 – 5093

QUESTION 7. Any student who desires and or wants to earn an associate degree in paralegal studies would do good to earn a degree from Kapiʻolani Community College . Its Department of Law and Paralegal Studies is ABA-approved since 1978. Full time students who are residents pay tuition of “$2,736 year ($1,368 semester) full-time/12 credits or $114 per credit.“

Kapi’ olani  Estates Planing and Probate course is carefully describe in its School website as “This course cover the principles and primary forms utilized in estate planning and probate in the State of Hawai’i. Coverage includes testate and intestate succession, wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration.” as well as it “trains the student in the principles and primary forms utilized in estate planning and probate in the State of Hawaii. Coverage includes testate and intestate succession, wills, trusts, and probate.” The course outline is available through this link attached .

Law of Intestacy in Mississippi

1a. In Mississippi: If a decedent is survived by a spouse and issue, spouse inherits 1/2 of intestate property. The surviving spouse and your child split your intestate property 50/50, if the decedent dies with the a spouse and issue. § 91-1-3. Descent of land

1b. The laws for decedent dying with a spouse and no issue is the same as New York States. The state of Mississippi would give everything to the remaining spouse. (Mississippi Code, § 91-1-11)

1c. So now the question is, If the decedent is survived by no spouse and no issue, in Mississippi?Well, the state of Mississippi says, that if there is not spouse or issue in question, than everything will automatically go to the parents of the decedent. And if there are no parents, than the siblings would inherit everything.

2. The testamentary age capacity in Mississippi is 18 years of age. (MISS. CODE ANN. § 91-5-1.) Which is the same age for New York State, New York, EPTL Section 3-1.1.

3. Mississippi has the same requirements as New York State. According to MISS. CODE ANN. § 91-5-1, You need two credible witness at signing of the will. New York’s EPTL section 3-1.1, says the same thing, you need two credible witnesses during a will signing.

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4.  The largest city in the state of Mississippi is, Jackson. This law firm specializes in more than just Estates and trust, but handles more fields. http://www.showssmith.com/ (Shows & Smith Law Firm PLLC). The website is very open, and shows that they can handle many different fields of the law. Not to difficult to find things on the website.

5.The top estate appraiser in Jackson, Mississippi is, Cloud Appraisal Svc (http://cloudappraisals.com/). The website is easy to use, everything is clearly stated about there appraisal policy. They specify everything from how you will receive everything from there company.

6. The probate court in Jackson, Mississippi is Chancery Court.

407 E Pascagoula St, Jackson, MS 39201.

7. In the city of Jackson there are not any universities/colleges that are approved by the ABA. However, there are community colleges that do give Paralegal ASS degrees but they are not ABA approved. The Hinds Community College offers a associate paralegal degree. And the fees for the community college is 2500 per semester. Which is less than New York City College of Technology.  If attending to MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE which is further than Jackson city, they are ABA approved and there cost of tuition is 7,621/semester. Which is substantially higher than City Tech’s tuition. In the state of Mississippi, there are only few universities that are ABA approved, whom are Mississippi University for Women, University of Southern Mississippi and MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE. But none of them are close to or in Jackson, MS.

For Mississippi College (ASS or BS): ABA APPROVED

Wills & Estates (PLE 304): Study of administration of decedents’ estates, the use of trusts and guardianships with emphasis on Mississippi law, drafting of wills and trusts, and legal research.

For Hinds Community College (ASS): NOT ABA APPROVED

LET 1523 – Wills and Estates : 

This course is an introduction to the laws of inheritance and estates, basic concepts of estates and wills, probate procedures, and preparation of documents while emphasizing ethics. (3 hr lecture).

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1.(a) If a decedent is survived by a spouse and issue, the surviving spouse receives the entire estate if the issue are issue of the decedent, and there is no other child outside of the marriage that survives the decedent. This is contrary to New York Laws of Intestacy because in New York, the surviving spouse would receive $50,000 of the estate plus one-half of the remainder, and the rest to the children by representation. (b) If the decedent dies with a surviving spouse but no issue, everything to the surviving spouse. (c) If the decedent dies with no spouse and no issue, the decedent’s parents would receive equal shares if they survived the decedent, or to the surviving parent, which is the same law in New York. N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 30.1(West 2015).

2. The age for testamentary capacity is also 18 years old, as in New York. N.D. Cent. Code Ann.  §30.1-04 (West 2015).

3. The number of witnesses necessary to duly execute a will in North Dakota are two witnesses as in New York. N.D. Cent. Code Ann.  §30.1-08 (West 2015).

4. According to the U.S. Census 2010 the city with the largest population in North Dakota is Fargo, consisting of approximately 115,863 people. A law firm that specializes in probate/estate planning in Fargo is Serkland Law Firm. http://www.serklandlaw.com/estate-planning. The website informs the viewer that the law firm is not a big law firm because the attorneys would like to get to have a better and more personal relationship with their clients which I agree with. In addition, I was surprised that the lawyers offer a variety of legal practices ranging from malpractice representation to insurance litigation, real estate and estate planning. However, the website does assure the reader that the client will be paired with an attorney that specializes in that particular field of interest depending on the legal issue. I liked the website because the information was very thorough in terms of the experience and dedication of the attorneys. The lawyers also mention they make hospital visits to those in personal injury cases in order to avoid further injury of the client which seems very considerate of them.

5. Border Appraisals, is the name of a real estate appraiser in Fargo, North Dakota. http://www.borderappraisals.com. Upon viewing the appraisal website, it was immediately eye-catching because the words “Do you need a real estate appraisal?” appeared on the screen in big bold letters. The website also did not state the cost of an appraisal because it depends on the type of real estate being appraised; similar to Serkland’s Law Firm that didn’t state a price for their services due to the uniqueness of each case. Both the real estate appraiser website and the law firm in Fargo, North Dakota state the credentials of the practitioners for both services. In addition, the real estate appraiser website stated the locations and different types of real estate (residential, commercial, agricultural) that they appraise.

6. Cass County Courthouse has jurisdiction over probate issues in Fargo, North Dakota.

https://www.ndcourts.gov/court/counties/Cass.htm

7. If a student wishes to earn an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal studies in Fargo, North Dakota, Rasmussen College has a School of Justice Degree program that can allow you to earn your Associate’s Degree in 18 months. http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/justice-studies/paralegal/. However, Rasmussen was not listed as a school approved by the ABA. The tuition is less than City Tech’s tuition because their programs are offered at under $8,000 a year.

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1 a) In Tennessee if a person dies intestate and there is a surviving spouse  and issue the decedent’s property is split equally between the spouse and the issue, however, the spouse’s share can not be less than 1/3. Tenn. CODE ANN §32-2-103 (2015). This is different in New York because according to the EPTL §4-1.1(a) the surviving spouse automatically receives $50,000 from the inheritance and an additional 1/2 of the residue and the surviving issue will inherit the remaining balance. If there are more than one issue then there will be an equal split between them. It also states in the EPTL §5-1.1(a), New York law, the Elective Share or Forced Share is the surviving spouse’s guarantee that he/she receive no less than $50,000 or 1/3 of the net estate  ensuring that the decedent can not totally disinherit his/her spouse.

b) If there is no issue then the surviving spouse inherits the decedent’s entire estate after all taxes and debts are cleared, same as New York law.

c) If there are no surviving spouse or issue then the decedent’s entire estate is shared equally among his/her parents again same as New York law.

2) The lawful age of testamentary capacity in Tennessee is 18 years of age and have a sound mind. Tenn. CODE ANN §32-1-102 (2015). This is slightly different in New York, although the age of capacity and sound mind is the same as Tennessee, New York laws add sound memory, understanding what the testator is signing, and he/she must know the names of and how the Objects in the will are related to him/her. (EPTL §3-1.1)

3) Tenn. CODE ANN. §32-1-104 (2015) states that the number of witnesses to duly execute a will must be two or more, the same as New York.

4) The city with the largest population in Tennessee is Memphis, population 656, 861.  This website was interesting to me because it provided a list of the top lawyers in Memphis that specialized in Probate/Estate and the labeled themselves “Super Lawyers.”  http://attorneys.superlawyers.com/estate-planning-and-probate/tennessee/memphis/.

5) I found this website to be user friendly, and very easy to navigate. They have a list of subtopics that you may click on if you need extra information about these subtopics. For example, If you think your property taxes are too expensive, you click on the box that says, “Property taxes too high”, fill out the fields then in a box below type in your question and they will answer it. That’s so cool!! http://ralphrealestateappraisal.com

6)

Shelby County Probate Court of Memphis, 140 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

7) Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis is an ABA accredited school that offers Trust & Estates major the curriculum is as stated:

LEGL 1370 Trusts & Estates

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PART 2:

1.  Arkansas intestate succession law: Ark.Code.Ann. § 28-9-214(1969)

a. If the decedent is survived by a spouse and issue in the state of Arkansa then the spouse will only receive one-third of the decedent’s assets and the issue will receive two-thirds of the assets. This differs from New York law because in NY the spouse will get the first $50,000 and then half.

b. If a decedent is survived by a spouse and no issue, then the surviving spouse will get one-half of your assets, if it married less than three years. The other half of the assets are passed to the parents, if living. If no living parents, the assets will be passed to the siblings of the decedent. However, if the siblings of the decedent predeceased, his/her children would take the share. This is different from NY law because in NY the spouse will get everything.

c. If the decedent is survived by no spouse and no issue, then the parents get everything. This law is the same as NY law.

2. Arkansas Testamentary Capacity law: A.C.A. § 28-25-101. The person making the will has to have sufficient mental capacity, he has to understand what he’s giving away, to whom he is giving it to, and realize the relationship of the people receiving the gift in his will and has to be 18 years old. It appears to be the same as New York law, where the testator needs to have sound and mind.

3. Arkansa will Execution law: A.CA. §28-25-103. There has to be two witnesses to  will signing in Arkansas, same as New York.

PART 3

4. The city with the largest population in Arkansas is Little Rock with a population of 193, 524. One law firm that handles trusts and estates in Little Rock is The Henry Firm  http://www.thehenryfirmpa.com/probate/

5. Little Rock’s Real Estate Appraiser: http://arkansasappraisers.com/

6. Pulaski Circuit/County Clerk: 401 W Markham St #100, Little Rock, AR 72201

7. ABA approved Paralegal schools in Arkansas:

University of Arkansas http://cast.uafs.edu/associates-and-certificates/paralegal-studies

Part 1

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Part 2

I. Intestacy Law of Connecticut

A. If a decedent is survived by a spouse and issue.
In Connecticut if a decedent dies intestate and is survive by a spouse and issue, the estate can be distributed in two ways.

1. The first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) plus one-half of the remaining balance goes to the surviving spouse if all surviving issue of the decedent are also issue of the spouse. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. §45a-437 (West 2014).
2. The surviving spouse takes one-half of the estate if the one or more of decedent’s surviving issue are not issue of the spouse. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. §45a-437 (West 2014).

• After distribution to the surviving spouse in both cases, the residue of the estate is distributed among the children, including posthumous children per stirpes. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. §45a-438 (West 2014).

The difference is according to the New York’s Estates, Powers & Trusts Law, the surviving spouse gets the first fifty thousand ($50,000) and one-half regardless if the surviving issues of the decedent are issue of the spouse and the remaining balance is distributed among all issues of decedent by representation and not per strips.

B.  If a decedent is survived by a spouse and no issue.

1. The entire estate goes to the surviving spouse if there is no surviving issue or parent of the decedent. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. §45a-437 (West 2014).
2. The surviving spouse gets the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) plus three-quarter of the balance if the decedent is survived by parent(s) the remaining will be equally distributed among them. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. §45a-437 (West 2014).

This is differ from New York’s intestacy law which the entire estate would go to the surviving spouse regardless if the decedent is survived by parent(s).

C. If a decedent is survived by no spouse and no issue.

• If a decedent have no surviving spouse and issue the entire estate goes to parent(s) equally. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. §45a-439 (West 2014).

This is the same as New York’s intestacy laws.

II. Testamentary Capacity in Connecticut

• Any person over eighteen years old and of sound mind can make a will. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. §45a-250 (West 2014).

This is the same standard set forth in New York’s Estates, Powers & Trusts Law for testamentary capacity.

III. Number of witnesses require for due execution of a Will.

• Two witnesses are needed for due execution of a Will in Connecticut. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. §45a-251 (West 2014).
• This is the same number of witnesses required under New York’s Estates, Powers & Trusts Law for due execution.

Part 3

4. Largest populated City in Connecticut is Bridgeport. Ganim Legal, P.C is a law firm that specializes in probate/estate planning.  They have over 20 years of experience in probate/estate planning.  They offer free consultations and they also do personal injury, family law, and real estate law.

5. Baldwin Pearson & Company, Inc. real estate appraiser who is a family owned business and been commercial and industrial brokers and appraiser since 1953.

6. Bridgeport Probate Court, 202 Connecticut 130, Bridgeport, CT 06604

7. Sacred Heart University. Never mentioned if it’s ABA approved.  Cost $18,460 per semester, which is more than City Tech.

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Part 2

1.

A. If a decedent is survived by a spouse by a spouse and issue:
the spouse inherits 1/2 of your intestate property and your descendants inherit everything else.
Example: Tom is married to Keyah, and they have two children. Tom and Keyah own a large bank account in joint tenancy, and keyah is the beneficiary . When Tom dies, Keyah receives the life insurance policy proceeds and inherits the bank account outright. Tom also owns $800,000 worth of other property that would have passed under a will. Karen inherits $400,000 worth of that property and the two children inherit $200,000 each.

-In new York law if a decedent is survived by a spouse and issue:
spouse inherits 50,000 and one-half, and the balance to the issue by representation.
example: Mary is married to Corey and they have one kid. Mary gets hit by a bus and wins $100,000. Corey gets $75,000 of the money and their kid gets what’s left of the money 25,000.

B. If a decedent is survived by a spouse and no issue
the spouse inherits everything
Example: Peanut is married to Latoya. They have no children. Peanut dies and owns $50,000 worth things. Latoya keeps everything.

-In New York law the same applies survived by spouse but no issue, the whole to the spouse.

C. If a decedent is survived by no spouse and no issue
you parents inherit everything.

Example: Bill is single and owns One million dollars worth things. Bill get killed. He has no spouse or issues so everything goes to Bill’s parents.

2. Citation that provides the age of testamentary capacity in Oklahoma
Okl. Stat. Ann. tit. 84§ 41 (2003):
New York Statute : N.Y.EPT. LAW § 3-5.1

3. Citation that provides the number of witnesses necessary to duly execute a will in Oklahoma
OKLA. STAT. tit. x,84 §41,
New York Statute: Estates, Powers & Trusts §§3-1.1,

4. Oklahoma city has the largest population in Oklahoma.
website :
https://www.estateplanning.com/member/?member_id=10473
my reactions to the website was that the website has a lot of information and all the topics on probate and estate. very informational.

5.real estate appraiser
http://caesarappraisal.com/
the website looks boring, but it has links to different types of reasons for an appraises.

6. Oklahoma County Court Clerk | 320 Robert S. Kerr, Room 409 | Oklahoma City, OK 73102

7.Oklahoma City Community College, Program Length: 6 weeks, Tuition: $1,189 for full program (effective 2011-2012) . The tuition is less than city tech its actually cheaper. the school is ABA approved,

website
http://learn.org/articles/Paralegal_Studies_Degree_Programs_near_Oklahoma_City_OK_What_are_the_Most_Popular_Colleges.html

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Question 1a

A)  N.C GEN. STAT. § 29-14.a1 if the decendent is survived by a spouse and issue, the spouse will get one half undivided interest in real property, and the issue will get the other half

N.C GEN. STAT. § 29-14.b1 for personal property , if the whole property value does not exceed sixth thousand the spouse gets every thing,but if does exceed sixth thousand the spouse gets first sixth thousand then half of the balance of personal property.

N.Y. EST. POWERS & TRUSTS LAW § 4-1. 1. a1  In New York, if a decedent is survived by a spouse and issue, the spouse gets fifty thousand dollars, and then one half o fteh remaining and the balance belongs to the issue.

1b) N.C GEN. STAT. § 29-14. a4 If the decedent is not survived by any issue, the surviving spouse gets the whole real property

N.C GEN. STAT. § 29-14. b4 if the spouse is not survived by any issue , the surviving spouse gets the whole personal property.

in New York, N.Y. EST. POWERS & TRUSTS  LAW § 4-1.1. a2 if the decedent is not survived by any issue , the surviving spouse gets the whole property.

1c) NC.GEN.STAT. §29-15-4, If the decedent is not survived by a spouse and issue, eh surviving parents shall take in equal shares, if either parent are dead the surviving parent shall take the entire share.

in New York, N.Y. EST. POWERS & TRUSTS LAW § 4-1.1.a1 The whole property goes to both parents being shared equally, or the surviving parent gets the entire property

Question 2

N.C. GEN STAT. CHAP 31-1.3. states that a person 18 years and older  and of sound mind can make a will

N.Y. Est. Powers & Trusts. Law § 3-1.1 a person of sound mind and age of 18 or older can make a will in New York.

Question 3

N. C.  Gen. Stat. Chap 31-1.3 requires two witnesses to attest a will in north carolina to make it vaild

N.Y. Est. Powers & Trusts. Law § 3-2.1.4, requires two witnesses to attest a will in New York to make it valid.

Question 4

CHARLOTEE CITY – over 700,000 people.

http://www.debrafosterlaw.net

it  a wonderful website with a top view of the city buildings. it also spells out it’s objectives and goals. it has also being in a successful business for over thirty years.

Question 5

http://www.mcdonaldappraisal.com/

This website gives a detailed account of the objective and goals of the firms. it  a decent website.

QUESTION 6

Mecklenburg county court.

P. O. Box 37971, Charlotte, NC 28237-7971. Courier Box 05-19-43. Information, 704-686-0400

QUESTION 7

http://www.kingscollegecharlotte.edu/

it is not yet Approved by the ABA.

it cost more to go there. tuition is $28,610 for the Associate program.

The description of the estates, trust and wills course is not available online.

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Part 2

1. (a)Me. Rev. Stat. tit.18-A ss. 2-102 (3),(4) (2015).  If the decedent is survived by spouse and issue and the issue is the issue of the surviving spouse as well then the surviving spouse gets the first $50,000 and 1/2 of the intestate estate.  The issue get the rest of the intestate estate to be distributed per capita.  If the issue is not the issue of the surviving spouse then the surviving issue gets half of the intestate estate and the issue gets the other half to be distributed per capita, or equally.  This is different than New York State law where the surviving spouse would still receive the first $50,000 and then 1/2 of the remaining estate.  However, the surviving issue would inherit the remaining estate but it would be distributed among the issue by representation meaning by generation instead of per capita.  Also in New York it does not matter if the issue is the surviving spouse, only that that issue is the issue of the decedent.                                                                                                                           (b) Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 18-A ss. 2-102 (1) (2015).  If the decedent is survived only by a spouse and no issue or parent then the surviving spouse inherits the entire intestate estate.    This is the same as New York State law.                                                                                                       (c) Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 18-A ss. 2-103 (2) (2015).  If the decedent has no surviving spouse or issue then the intestate estate passes to the decedents parents pre capita or equally.  This is the same as New York State Law.
2. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 18-A ss. 2-501 (2015).  Testamentary capacity in Maine is being 18 years of age at least and being of sound mind.   This is the same in New York State.
3. Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 18-A ss. 2-502 (2015).  In Maine for a will to be properly executed there must be at least two witnesses who witnessed the testator signing the will or witnessed the testator acknowledging that the signature on the will is the testator’s.  This is the same in New York State.

Part 3: In Maine, Portland is the city with the largest population.

4. I found the law firm Casco Bay Law firm that specializes in probate law in Portland, Maine.  This is the link http://www.cascobaylaw.com/practice-areas/probate .  I found that the website was very helpful.  They have an about us section that tells you not only who the lawyers are that work in the firm but provides an opportunity for the viewer to learn more about the types of law that the firm specializes in.This is the link http://www.cascobaylaw.com/practice-areas/probate .

5. I found an appraiser in Portland, Maine by the name of Northstar Appraisal.  This website gives a wealth of information.  It tells, what they do appraisals for, why they do appraisals, and how this company even does their sales commission.  So for someone who has no idea how appraisals work and why someone would do it, this is very helpful. Also it is a very user, friendly website.  This is the link to website http://www.northstarappraisal.com/content.aspx .

6. Cumberland County, Probate Court located at 142 Federal Street, Portland, Maine, 04101.

7. A student may attend Kaplan University in South Portland, Maine to get their Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal studies.  This is the link to their website http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu/south-portland-maine.aspx

This program is ABA approved and it costs $66,780 total for the bachelors degree (thats the cost after four years).  For the associates program you will have payed$33,390 after two years.  This is much more than it costs at City Tech for these programs.