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My mom is in a nursing home and owns a home thats not worth much also my deceased fathers name is on the deed ,
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Answered on April 06, 2013
Since your mother is already in a nursing home, this transfer is not as simple as it seems. That is, an elder law attorney will need to be...
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My wife has poa for a priest whom she has worked for 40 years. what are her legal rights to any monies he may have.
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Answered on April 06, 2013
Absent some extraordinary provision in the Power of Attorney, your wife can only use this document for the priest's benefit. That is, the...
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Estate accounting Connecticut
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Answered on April 06, 2013
Here in Connecticut, an Executor has a duty to render an accounting at the time of the closing of the estate. Thus, unless the estate is coming...
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Hi there! My parents' home is in a living trust. They want to "gift' it to me now but I'm so confused on how to do this!
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Answered on April 06, 2013
Unfortunately, it's difficult to answer your question without knowing the terms of the living trust or whether the IRS has already placed a lien on...
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Could a grandchild care giver contest a will?
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Answered on April 06, 2013
Attorney Brophy is correct. It is rare that a person would have standing to contest a grandparent's will, but it is not impossible. Thus, the...
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Can an executor have the right to allow any family members she wants to say at the deceased persons home,
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Answered on April 05, 2013
Attorneys Sullivan and Bernick are correct. The Executor must act reasonably and, if he's allowing a bunch of folks to use the house rent-free,...
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My husband of 30 years put his son over him as power of attorney!! What does this mean for me as his wife?
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Answered on April 05, 2013
Attorney Frederick is correct. I would urge you to consult with an experienced estate planning attorney in South Carolina so that he or she can...
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When a mother passes away without a known will, who gets her assets/belongings?
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Answered on April 05, 2013
I'm very sorry for your loss. Given the facts above, you should petition the probate court for the town/city where your mother resided to become...
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My parents put their property in our names..5 kids Mother passed 4 years ago and my dad passed two weeks ago.
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Answered on April 05, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss.
With respect to the property, merely signing a quit-claim deed to avoid debts of one or more owners doesn't...
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Which heir/legatee is responsible for paying the state estate taxes and paying off the mortgage?
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Answered on April 05, 2013
Who is the Executor of your father's will? He or she would bear the primary responsibility for making sure taxes are collected. As for whose...