Questions answered by Brian Mitchell Mekdsy

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My daughter yelled fire in a crowed theater, is that illegal? If so what law was broken?

Brian's answer | Answered on October 11, 2012

I am not sure of the specific statute that applies to this situation, but I agree with the previous answer regarding the well-established...

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Can I create a trust for my daughter and have her reimburse me for the attorney fees for what it cost to draft the trust?

Brian's answer | Answered on October 09, 2012

I agree with Mr. Frederick. How you pay for the attorney's services is up to you. If you would rather your daughter reimburse you for the...

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If a will is made does a step-child have any claims to any assets left behind by a deceased parent? This would be in Kentucky

Brian's answer | Answered on October 09, 2012

If you truly want to control who will receive your assets when you die, it is best to do that through a will and other estate planning documents....

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Assets have beneficiaries! We want to set up a trust for the house as well as a will. Assets out of trust!!?

Brian's answer | Answered on October 05, 2012

Since probate is only going to apply to assets that are titled in your individual name(s), any assets that are titled in the name of the trust or...

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How do you go about changing a will you are unhappy with

Brian's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

Assuming this is your own will, you have the requisite testamentary capacity, and there is no fraud, undue influence or duress involved ... You can...

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Is it good practice to use the word 'the' before 'petitioner' or 'respondent' in a legal document?

Brian's answer | Answered on October 01, 2012

I agree with the previous responses. (1) Placing 'the' in front of respondent or petitioner is a matter of preference. (2) I would either...

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If a will staes one person is to get IRA funds but IRA beneficiary is a different person, who would it go to?

Brian's answer | Answered on September 27, 2012

Unless there was some sort of fraud, duress or undue influence involved, the named beneficiary under the IRA will receive the property. Wills only...

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My mom and dad are sick and want to do the (will ) is that all the have to do ?

Brian's answer | Answered on September 26, 2012

Doing a will is always advisable, but depending on the situation, may not be enough. It really depends on the assets your parents have and how...

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How can I get a copy of a Living Trust? My sister died in 2011 and her husband will not let us see the Living Trust.

Brian's answer | Answered on September 21, 2012

I agree with Mr. Frederick. One of the major benefits for creating a trust is the fact that it is a private document, as opposed to a will, which...

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MY GRANDMOTHER RECENTLY PASSED AWAY AND WE RECIEVED ALL OF THE PAPERS ON THE MAIL , SHE HAS THREE DAUGHTERS BUT SHE EXCLUDES MY

Brian's answer | Answered on September 19, 2012

I am sorry for your loss. I agree with Mr. Daymude. It depends on the language used in the document. There are ways to bypass specific persons from...

Brian Mitchell Mekdsy's Answers (105)

My daughter yelled fire in a crowed theater, is that illegal? If so what law was broken?

Can I create a trust for my daughter and have her reimburse me for the attorney fees for what it cost to draft the trust?

If a will is made does a step-child have any claims to any assets left behind by a deceased parent? This would be in Kentucky

Assets have beneficiaries! We want to set up a trust for the house as well as a will. Assets out of trust!!?

How do you go about changing a will you are unhappy with

Is it good practice to use the word 'the' before 'petitioner' or 'respondent' in a legal document?

If a will staes one person is to get IRA funds but IRA beneficiary is a different person, who would it go to?

My mom and dad are sick and want to do the (will ) is that all the have to do ?

How can I get a copy of a Living Trust? My sister died in 2011 and her husband will not let us see the Living Trust.

MY GRANDMOTHER RECENTLY PASSED AWAY AND WE RECIEVED ALL OF THE PAPERS ON THE MAIL , SHE HAS THREE DAUGHTERS BUT SHE EXCLUDES MY