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My brother took my mom to live with them 3 years ago. she is 89 years old. they will not let me in to see her.what can i do?

Miles's answer | Answered on September 06, 2010

Without repeating the good advice already offered, you need to consult a local Elder Law attorney who specializes in guardianships under Article 81...

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My brother took my mom to live with them 3 years ago. she is 89 years old. they will not let me in to see her.what can i do?

Miles's answer | Answered on September 06, 2010

Without repeating the good advice already offered, you need to consult a local Elder Law attorney who specializes in guardianships under Article 81...

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As a trustee of a elderly parent's estate, am I obligated to list my parent's estate as an asset?

Miles's answer | Answered on September 06, 2010

Your question is somewhat confusing, possibly mixing up several concepts. A trustee is in charge of a trust. An executor is in charge of an...

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Can I contest a Trust if I should have been named a beneficiary and was not.

Miles's answer | Answered on September 06, 2010

There is no legal obligation in NY to name your children as beneficiary of a trust or a will. If you were estranged and found out she died seven...

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If I put stocks and mut funds in irrevoc trust do reinv gains/div have to be paid out at some time? Is there $ limit for it?

Miles's answer | Answered on September 06, 2010

I agree with the advice of Ellen Victor. You need to see a local Elder Law Attorney to discuss the specifics. Generally, the assets in an...

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Life Estates

Miles's answer | Answered on August 24, 2010

Your question poses multiple issues. First, the transfer of a life must be done by a deed. There are consequences, particularly for a Medicaid...

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My daughter is almost 23 now and under the provisions of Her Uncles LWT she was to receive installments of interest of his Trust

Miles's answer | Answered on August 20, 2010

you need to get local counsel to review the trust document. generally, adopted children are treated the same as biological children. if the trustee...

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In Ny Nassau County,Ny is it fraud or forgery or sign someones checks w/ whole chk book an a false Power of attorney on Checks?

Miles's answer | Answered on July 11, 2010

In New York, an agent can act on one's behalf if the principal authorized the agent by signing a valid Power-of-Attorney. If the POA is unvalid,...

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My Mother was taken to an attorney last week with an intertrpretor To make sure my sister and I have equal powers and equal

Miles's answer | Answered on July 11, 2010

Maybe there was miscommunication with the interpreter? Your mother should get exactly what she wants irrespective of how much she pays. If the...

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My uncle, who resides in NY state is currently in a coma. My father has a medical power of attorney, but not a general one.

Miles's answer | Answered on July 10, 2010

I agree with Ellen Victor. Based upon the facts given, there is no legal authority to act for your uncle. A guardianship is a court proceeding...

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My brother took my mom to live with them 3 years ago. she is 89 years old. they will not let me in to see her.what can i do?

My brother took my mom to live with them 3 years ago. she is 89 years old. they will not let me in to see her.what can i do?

As a trustee of a elderly parent's estate, am I obligated to list my parent's estate as an asset?

Can I contest a Trust if I should have been named a beneficiary and was not.

If I put stocks and mut funds in irrevoc trust do reinv gains/div have to be paid out at some time? Is there $ limit for it?

Life Estates

My daughter is almost 23 now and under the provisions of Her Uncles LWT she was to receive installments of interest of his Trust

In Ny Nassau County,Ny is it fraud or forgery or sign someones checks w/ whole chk book an a false Power of attorney on Checks?

My Mother was taken to an attorney last week with an intertrpretor To make sure my sister and I have equal powers and equal

My uncle, who resides in NY state is currently in a coma. My father has a medical power of attorney, but not a general one.