Questions answered by Joseph Michael Pankowski Jr

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What forms do I need to fill out for my husband estate since he has passed away and his mom is refuseing me any assets he had?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

I agree with Attorneys Stage and Dupler. You need to retain an experienced probate attorney to allow him or her to review this situation and then...

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Does a will have to be probated? Does an executrix of a will have the right to not file the will? I contacted the attorney who

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

I agree with Attorneys Berkemer and Shultz. It is vital that you retain an experienced probate attorney immediately to protect your rights in...

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Power of Attorney question

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

I agree with counsel. Before doing anything, however, please consult with an experienced elder law attorney to: a) review the power of...

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What do I need to do to give my power of attorney to someone else (in the UAE) for a business. I live in TX.

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 21, 2013

I agree with Attorney Frederick. I hope that the power of attorney was prepared by an attorney in the UAE so that the document will comply with...

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Do POAs have the right to order someone out of a house who is living there without permission from one person on the title?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 21, 2013

A person holding power of attorney will have to go through the same summary process action as anyone else wishing to evict a third party from a...

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Do POAs have the right to order someone out of a house who is living there without permission from one person on the title?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 21, 2013

I agree with Atorney Corrigan. A person holding power of attorney will have to go through the same summary process action as anyone else wishing...

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If estate assets are in the name of the trust or payable to named beneficiaries Do I still need a lawyer to settle the estate?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 21, 2013

As noted by counsel, you are not required to have an attorney, but you would be well-served to retain one. The reason is that you will want to...

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Re. settling an estate under a will. Is the fee for the executor of an estate considered an administration expense?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 20, 2013

I agree with Attorneys Frederick and Reed. The fee is an administration expense, but it must be in accordance with the law of the state where the...

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My mother has a trust with co trustee named if she is unable to act. She also has an attorney for property. How does this work?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 19, 2013

I agree with Attorneys Schening and Pippen. The co-trustees of the trust would manage the trust, while the person holding the power of attorney...

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How can you make it so the person with power of attorney doesn't make decisions without running it by you?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 19, 2013

Absent an unusual provision in the power of attorney, your agent is authorized to act on your behalf without your approval. Ideally, you would...

Joseph Michael Pankowski Jr's Answers (2414)

What forms do I need to fill out for my husband estate since he has passed away and his mom is refuseing me any assets he had?

Does a will have to be probated? Does an executrix of a will have the right to not file the will? I contacted the attorney who

Power of Attorney question

What do I need to do to give my power of attorney to someone else (in the UAE) for a business. I live in TX.

Do POAs have the right to order someone out of a house who is living there without permission from one person on the title?

Do POAs have the right to order someone out of a house who is living there without permission from one person on the title?

If estate assets are in the name of the trust or payable to named beneficiaries Do I still need a lawyer to settle the estate?

Re. settling an estate under a will. Is the fee for the executor of an estate considered an administration expense?

My mother has a trust with co trustee named if she is unable to act. She also has an attorney for property. How does this work?

How can you make it so the person with power of attorney doesn't make decisions without running it by you?