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Post Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:44 pm    Post subject: if you are named in a will aas the sole beneficiary of an es
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i am named as the sole beneficiary of everything my friend owns does this mean that i own the property also. i was his domestic partner for 19 years and he left everything to me.
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:48 pm    Post subject:
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Yes you are

You wown everythign and you are laible to pay any taxes if any on it
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Post Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:51 pm    Post subject:
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Hi mdw,

I agree with Sunny that you are the sole owner of the property that your partner left for you in his will. However, in order to claim it as yours, you will have to probate the will. Once the probate is complete, you'll have to register it at the county recorder's office.

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