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I have proof that my brother who is POA for our mother, has taken money for his personal use. Also hasn't pd bills.

John's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

remind your brother that an Agent under a POA has a legal duty to do what is best for the Principal (i.e., Mom) and his actions are not consistent...

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Lost trust document

John's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

Good chance that their bank has a copy, or their stock broker or their insurance broker. Start there and see what you come up with. also if you...

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It's been two years since I filed for divorce from my spouse, we are still trying to finalize it. I met someone 4 months ago.

John's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

Just consider whether the spouse decides to use this info that you are hurting your child (emotionally) and therefore an unfit parent for custody...

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My father received a letter from his sister claiming that they removed him from the living will my grand parents that was sighne

John's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

Your description of the facts are to confusing to provide a substantive answer...sorry!

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Does a will overide a marriage?

John's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

My suggestion - consider Dad establishing an irrevocable trust where Dad gifts the home to the trust but reserve a life estate for himself in the...

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What are the steps to merge the old NY corporation into the new NC corporation once its established?

John's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

A simple matter.....and you seem right on point. You need to have merger documents prepared of course, pay some fees to the States and file with...

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Ex husband does not have life ins. as required.

John's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

No one better than Lisa Zeiderman who is a matrimonial attorney and a bulldog. She works in NYC and upstate but Long Island is not an...

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I'm a painting contractor and I have a question about contracts. Let's say I bid a job at $20,000 and sign the subcontract. . .

John's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

If you refuse to do the job then the general contractor will hire another party and if the costs is $40,000 and you agreed to do it for $20K (per...

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How much tax will be owed for an S corp stock when sold?

John's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

Best to sit with your CPA to determine this and not a lawyer as structure of an S-corp results in needing tax returns for every year you were a...

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I'm 51 my father died in 1979 in Paris, Texas I was only 18 and San Francisco,Ca, Is it to late to claim Forcedheirship.

John's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

Wow...this is a tough one with little facts to work with...but here goes. You presume you are entitled to some assets (if any exist) which is your...

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I have proof that my brother who is POA for our mother, has taken money for his personal use. Also hasn't pd bills.

Lost trust document

It's been two years since I filed for divorce from my spouse, we are still trying to finalize it. I met someone 4 months ago.

My father received a letter from his sister claiming that they removed him from the living will my grand parents that was sighne

Does a will overide a marriage?

What are the steps to merge the old NY corporation into the new NC corporation once its established?

Ex husband does not have life ins. as required.

I'm a painting contractor and I have a question about contracts. Let's say I bid a job at $20,000 and sign the subcontract. . .

How much tax will be owed for an S corp stock when sold?

I'm 51 my father died in 1979 in Paris, Texas I was only 18 and San Francisco,Ca, Is it to late to claim Forcedheirship.