Questions answered by Margaret L. Cross

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If I give a durable power of attorney with full authority can I still give a will to somebody eles in s.c. or do I give up that

Margaret's answer | Answered on September 27, 2015

A durable power of attorney is a document in which you give another the right to make financial decisions for you during your lifetime. This...

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I, a beneficiary, have requested a copy of my Uncles' trust but haven't got any response.

Margaret's answer | Answered on September 26, 2015

Your only option at this point is to file suit with the probate court to demand a copy of the trust. All beneficiaries have rights to see the...

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I was served with divorce papers and she has power of attonery on me. How do i get it removed

Margaret's answer | Answered on September 24, 2015

Not only do you revoke your current power of attorney and execute a new one, you also need to execute a new will. If you die before you divorce,...

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In MA are assets in a revocable trust counted for estate purposes?

Margaret's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

Massachusetts has a $1,000,000 threshold (not an exemption) to determine if the decedent owes Massachusetts estate taxes. All assets owned by the...

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Is a joint bank account an asset that needs to go through probate when there is no right of survivorship on the account?

Margaret's answer | Answered on September 22, 2015

A joint account passes by operation of law to the surviving owners. You are free to withdraw the funds as your own. However, be aware that...

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If a caretaker does not get a doctor for an elderly person who is not of sound mind, what is their liability if the person dies?

Margaret's answer | Answered on September 21, 2015

I agree with Attorney Harvey's comments. Elder abuse is a serious offense. Being a caretaker is a hard job, which also carries much...

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What s the difference between executor and power of attorney in the same estate, and how, if any, legal decisions are assigned?

Margaret's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

There are two different types of power of attorney. One power of attorney is valid only for a specific reason or a specific time but will end if...

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Who is better to represent you in an IRS Audit Reconsideration -- an attorney, or a CPA?

Margaret's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

There are some tax attorneys out there who are also CPAs. It is also possible to find a law firm which employs CPA. Please remember that you will...

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So, I was informed in writing that my mother's identity was stolen from a major hospital group. We have received thousands of

Margaret's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

I understand that you coded this because your mother is elderly, but this is not an elder law subject. You will get better answers by asking this...

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What happens when a senior residing in a nursing home has an appeal denied for medicaid?

Margaret's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

It would be helpful if you stated the reason that the application was denied. The first step to challenging the denial is to request a fair...

Margaret L. Cross's Answers (459)

If I give a durable power of attorney with full authority can I still give a will to somebody eles in s.c. or do I give up that

I, a beneficiary, have requested a copy of my Uncles' trust but haven't got any response.

I was served with divorce papers and she has power of attonery on me. How do i get it removed

In MA are assets in a revocable trust counted for estate purposes?

Is a joint bank account an asset that needs to go through probate when there is no right of survivorship on the account?

If a caretaker does not get a doctor for an elderly person who is not of sound mind, what is their liability if the person dies?

What s the difference between executor and power of attorney in the same estate, and how, if any, legal decisions are assigned?

Who is better to represent you in an IRS Audit Reconsideration -- an attorney, or a CPA?

So, I was informed in writing that my mother's identity was stolen from a major hospital group. We have received thousands of

What happens when a senior residing in a nursing home has an appeal denied for medicaid?