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(revised) My mother named me executor of her will, but chose to leave her home and contents to my sister and brother.

Scott's answer | Answered on April 24, 2011

I agree completely with Atty. Thomas (in fairness, I usually do). It sounds like you have been repeatedly giving money to your mother out of your...

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We (grandparents) have POA for grandsons. Our daughter incarcerated for 2 years. Must we file for temporary custody.

Scott's answer | Answered on April 24, 2011

Can you update this with an explanation of what you mean by "power of attorney for grandsons?" I don't know of any state where either (1) a minor...

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Under FLa or Ala probate laws. Can a neice/newphew/inlaws normally inherit a decendants property if in intestate?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 24, 2011

Your statement asks several different questions, but does not contain all the information needed to provide complete answers to them. Given the...

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If an executor send a sum of inheritance money (that was to be divided among 2 brothers) to one of the brothers.

Scott's answer | Answered on April 23, 2011

I agree with Attorney Haber. You're each inheriting a sum of money, and the first brother is merely the deliveryman for the inheritance of the...

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I have durable POA for Mom including when not able to manage her affairs. I need to sell her house for her what else do I need?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 23, 2011

I agree with Atty. Thomas. Chances are you have a Will - which devises mom's property at death - and a Springing, Durable Power of attorney, which...

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Is there a way that two men can be considered legally responsible for a child without the termination of one's parental rights?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 23, 2011

I don't know all the ins and outs of California family law - and it's certainly an animal all its own - but it seems like a suckers bet to me. ...

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How to review a layer and qualifications before hiring for living trust?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 23, 2011

My suggestion for this is the same as my suggestion for anything. First, if you've ever worked with a local attorney before, ask that attorney. ...

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Can I get an accounting of how my sister is managing my dad's money? I dont want any money & dont want him taken advantage of.

Scott's answer | Answered on April 23, 2011

This question can't be answered with any degree of accuracy without knowing how it is that your sister has the ability to manage your father's...

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Will Social Security benefits be reduced if a same-sex couple files taxes using community property rights in WA state?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 23, 2011

I agree with Atty. Nguyen. On your WA return you may file jointly as domestic partners, but you still have to file separately as "single" on your...

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I got a divorce end of december 2010. It came to my notice that my ex husband filed the 2010 tax return electronically.

Scott's answer | Answered on April 22, 2011

What was said above is correct, I would just add that you should only worry about your half of the story. If they give him an excessive refund due...

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