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My dad has Dementia/Alzheimer's disease. I'm trying to complete a living will and power of attorney document to make decisions o
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Answered on July 01, 2013
I'm sorry for your circumstances. Unfortunately, if your father lacks the mental capacity needed to sign a power of attorney, then you will need...
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My mom created a trust and named herself as trustee and me as successor-trustee. My mom has been suffering from dementia
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Answered on July 01, 2013
I agree with Attorneys Pippen and Timan. Please have an attorney assist you in reviewing the underlying trust documentation and taking the...
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My parents deeded their home to me as I am their caregiver. Can my siblings force me to sell and divide at their deaths?
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Answered on July 01, 2013
I agree with Attorneys Ferguson and Frederick. The property is yours, but your siblings may still bring a litigation down the road if they...
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Realtor's engaged to sell trust property.
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Answered on July 01, 2013
I agree with Attorneys Skatoff and Pippen. A trustee holds title on behalf of a trust much in the same way an individual holds real estate. He...
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What area of Practice does Durable Power of Attorney Attorney's fall under
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Answered on July 01, 2013
Search for an "Estate Planning Attorney" or "Elder Law Attorney". Good luck to you.
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My wife's mother left her share of a house in Maine. The house originally was the grandparents who left it to their 3 kids
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Answered on July 01, 2013
I agree with counsel. Please retain an experienced attorney to review this matter before doing anything further. A misstep now could cost you...
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Mom past away house I live in is part of the Estate: House being foreclosed on.
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Answered on July 01, 2013
I agree with Attorneys Criscione and Clausen. It is vital that you retain an experienced probate attorney to determine what is happening in this...
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Are the executor's of a trust liable if anything happens due to the trust?
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Answered on July 01, 2013
I agree with Attorney Potter. Please have an experienced attorney review the trust agreement to determine your duties and potential liabilities...
How to withhold inheritance money from brother with history of drug abuse?
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Answered on July 01, 2013
I agree with Attorney Frederick. Your best option is to petition to have a conservator appointed for your brother. However, in order to have...
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My mom (72 yrs old) invested $700k with citi bank for Bonds, advisor said no fees but now that we want to sell, there's 1% fee.
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Answered on June 29, 2013
I agree with Attorney Pippen. Unfortunately, these kind of things are often hidden in the "fine print." Nevertheless, as Attorney Pippen...