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I am not a biological son but I was claimed on takes am I elegible for a trust fund he past away with 401k and life insurance

E.'s answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

You need to review the trust and the beneficiary designations on the 401K and life insurance accounts. You would need to contact the trustee of the...

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Both parties want to avoid Nisi period

E.'s answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

Sorry, no. The law is the law on this one. The judge is not allowed to give you or anyone else an exception.

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How do I get the form to become a POA of a family member

E.'s answer | Answered on October 08, 2014

If the family member is competent, he should consult with an estate planning or elder law attorney. A durable power of attorney is arguably the...

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Is an ex-wife responsible to help with ex's nursing home care? They have no children

E.'s answer | Answered on October 08, 2014

Absent language to the contrary in any written agreement which your brother and his ex may have or an appointment as a guardian by the Probate...

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Compensation for elder care, health care oversight, shopping, meals, cooking , appointments, all driving, shovel snow, 24/7/365.

E.'s answer | Answered on October 05, 2014

The Massachusetts rule for compensation for fiduciary is what is fair and reasonable under the circumstances based on the skill required to perform...

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Can you protect your home and property from Ma. Health? What about people not contributing or having any assets.

E.'s answer | Answered on October 05, 2014

MassHealth can put a lien on your property if you receive MassHealth benefits after age 55 , at any age while receiving benefits in a long-term...

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If your in jail can you still see your kids even if the baby's mom won't bring them up? Is there a legal way to go bout this?

E.'s answer | Answered on October 04, 2014

You would have to file a complaint for visitation with the Probate Court. The judge will make a decision about visitation based on what is in the...

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Valid Family Trust in action for over 10 years. A relative had them sign a new document not witnessed by Notary.

E.'s answer | Answered on October 04, 2014

There's no way that any attorney can give you an opinion about the validity of the amendment without seeing the trust and the amendment and then...

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My dad was in worldtwo and has7 medal what is kids entiled too military benifits

E.'s answer | Answered on October 04, 2014

Benefits for adult children of wartime veterans are very limited. The most common benefit is the Survivor's Benefit. To qualify for that as an...

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I was hired by a family for the care of the mother following a stroke.

E.'s answer | Answered on October 03, 2014

Get a criminal defense attorney with experience in elder abuse. NOW. This matter could very easily and very quickly escalate into criminal charges...

E. Alexandra Golden's Answers (3394)

I am not a biological son but I was claimed on takes am I elegible for a trust fund he past away with 401k and life insurance

Both parties want to avoid Nisi period

How do I get the form to become a POA of a family member

Is an ex-wife responsible to help with ex's nursing home care? They have no children

Compensation for elder care, health care oversight, shopping, meals, cooking , appointments, all driving, shovel snow, 24/7/365.

Can you protect your home and property from Ma. Health? What about people not contributing or having any assets.

If your in jail can you still see your kids even if the baby's mom won't bring them up? Is there a legal way to go bout this?

Valid Family Trust in action for over 10 years. A relative had them sign a new document not witnessed by Notary.

My dad was in worldtwo and has7 medal what is kids entiled too military benifits

I was hired by a family for the care of the mother following a stroke.