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ELDER ORPHAN: How can I ensure asset protection in the absence of family/friends? I have NO ONE to serve as a trusted fiduciary.

E.'s answer | Answered on June 07, 2015

Based on what you describe, you really aren't going to have much of an option but to hire professional help. Keep in mind that non-professionals...

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I have a promsaay note from someone that Owes me $300,000. He has no property, money or anything in his name.

E.'s answer | Answered on June 07, 2015

If this person has no money, then you're going to have a difficult time collecting., whether or not you get a lawyer. You might want to hire a...

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DCF unfair

E.'s answer | Answered on June 07, 2015

What's the question? If you have court-appointed counsel, I suggest you direct any questions to him/her. Your attorney will be familiar with...

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Ok, the HCP is invoked in writing and has been for years. No one would argue the need. Yet when we go to the Hospitals

E.'s answer | Answered on June 03, 2015

I often find that in situations like this, the communications and trust have broken down on all sides. As a result , you might not be the best...

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I hire people from time to time for an Elder Parent. Occasionally we experience a kind of extortion. Currently I am dealing

E.'s answer | Answered on June 03, 2015

Sit down with an employment attorney and bring all of your documentation -- checks, notes, texts, whatever. The attorney will be then be able to...

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Do I have any recourse; my mother doesn't answer my phone calls.

E.'s answer | Answered on June 02, 2015

I'm concerned about a bigger issue that you raise -- your sister's control of your mother. Is your mother competent? Does she want your sister in...

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Can my aunts bully me out of my grandfathers house that theyre selling - Can they shut off utilities now that it's pending sale?

E.'s answer | Answered on June 02, 2015

Your aunts are required to follow the law in evicting you. However, more facts are needed to tell you what law that may be. Go see a...

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My mom passed 3 years ago, how much should it cost to set up an estate ?

E.'s answer | Answered on June 02, 2015

The answer is "it depends." Was there a will? If not, are you the only heir? If you're not the only heir, how many other ones might there be and...

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How can my father remove his second wife's name from the deed to his house.

E.'s answer | Answered on May 30, 2015

This is going to be tricky and a lot more facts are needed to begin to determine the answer. However, court action will probably be necessary; most...

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My friends grandmother passed away in Nov it is now May. her father (sons of grandmother) has deed to her house and death cert.

E.'s answer | Answered on May 29, 2015

I'm not sure what you mean by someone "having the deed to the house." Deeds are public records.. Having the original deed in one's possession...

E. Alexandra Golden's Answers (3394)

ELDER ORPHAN: How can I ensure asset protection in the absence of family/friends? I have NO ONE to serve as a trusted fiduciary.

I have a promsaay note from someone that Owes me $300,000. He has no property, money or anything in his name.

DCF unfair

Ok, the HCP is invoked in writing and has been for years. No one would argue the need. Yet when we go to the Hospitals

I hire people from time to time for an Elder Parent. Occasionally we experience a kind of extortion. Currently I am dealing

Do I have any recourse; my mother doesn't answer my phone calls.

Can my aunts bully me out of my grandfathers house that theyre selling - Can they shut off utilities now that it's pending sale?

My mom passed 3 years ago, how much should it cost to set up an estate ?

How can my father remove his second wife's name from the deed to his house.

My friends grandmother passed away in Nov it is now May. her father (sons of grandmother) has deed to her house and death cert.