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I am a trustee for a small irrevocable trust less than $5,000. The money is now gone, what are the legal punishments?

Denise's answer | Answered on June 08, 2016

I do not practice in MD, but generally speaking, a trustee has a fiduciary duty to the beneficiary of the trust to maintain the assets of the...

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My mother owns her house If she was to sell it to me for 100$ before she went to a nursing home could they attach the house ?

Denise's answer | Answered on June 01, 2016

I absolutely agree with the other two answers. Your mother should seek the counsel of an experienced elder law attorney. What you are proposing...

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What is the protocol for family deaths

Denise's answer | Answered on May 26, 2016

I agree that the question is unclear, bit I also agree that it sounds like there is a child support hearing scheduled for June 7. You may think...

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How can I find out if I am able to inherit a portion of it being the eldest child?

Denise's answer | Answered on May 24, 2016

Hello - First I am sorry for your loss. Second, the proceeds of the life insurance policy are not part of any probate assets that you might...

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I need a probate lawyer in MA to help me get my inheritance, it should be cut and dry to do, no drama.

Denise's answer | Answered on May 15, 2016

I agree with Attorney Hemingway that a discussion with a probate attorney will get some of your questions answered. How do you know you have an...

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Does LLC make sense for residential landlords (father & son) for taxes, estate planning & business succession / asset transfers?

Denise's answer | Answered on May 15, 2016

Please review your question and ask yourself why you would not head immediately to a local attorney who can answer all of your concerns - and no...

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What form I need to sign to transfer all property to my sister what I am inheriting from my Grandmother?

Denise's answer | Answered on April 29, 2016

I think this is connected to an earlier post. You should review the terms of the Trust to see what it provides for the beneficiaries and...

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Who will get the property when my grandmother dies?

Denise's answer | Answered on April 29, 2016

I agree with Attorney Lonzana. The Trust will identify the beneficiaries (people who will receive under the Trust) and what their interests in the...

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Is it possible that a settlement might be offered by my brother, for me to drop, or not contest, the will? Is this ever done?

Denise's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. There is a lot going on in your question and the best answer I can give you is to contact a probate attorney in the...

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Can charges be filed for theft against a conservator for taking monies from a non-conservator account?

Denise's answer | Answered on April 13, 2016

If the conservator was appointed without limitations, and he and his brother had no agreement that the conservatee would keep a small account for...

Denise Leydon Harvey's Answers (881)

I am a trustee for a small irrevocable trust less than $5,000. The money is now gone, what are the legal punishments?

My mother owns her house If she was to sell it to me for 100$ before she went to a nursing home could they attach the house ?

What is the protocol for family deaths

How can I find out if I am able to inherit a portion of it being the eldest child?

I need a probate lawyer in MA to help me get my inheritance, it should be cut and dry to do, no drama.

Does LLC make sense for residential landlords (father & son) for taxes, estate planning & business succession / asset transfers?

What form I need to sign to transfer all property to my sister what I am inheriting from my Grandmother?

Who will get the property when my grandmother dies?

Is it possible that a settlement might be offered by my brother, for me to drop, or not contest, the will? Is this ever done?

Can charges be filed for theft against a conservator for taking monies from a non-conservator account?