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I have power of attorney of a lady and her family wants to sell the house and she is in a nursing home. I'm not related .
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Answered on December 05, 2012
Mr. Fredericks offers sound advice. She gave you this power to carry out the wishes she would have wanted. It is a serious responsibility. Get...
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Our attorney asked for his fee up front. Cannot get monies from our dad house he and the other attorney are holding on to it!
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Answered on December 05, 2012
Talk this over with your attorney to get a better comfort level. It is not unusual for attorneys to ask for a retainer. Dad failed to have...
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My father jus past and may hav left me some money i started checking his taxes which the money does not show up? Is it outthere
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Answered on December 05, 2012
If he had tax exempt bonds it would not show on his return. If he had life insurance or a tax deferred annuity it would not show on his return. ...
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I had an "iffy" family member pass and they left me money. Is it safe to use without any legal repercussions?
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Answered on December 05, 2012
You need to provide more facts. If you received the assets from the estate via a specific bequest you may be in a better postion that if a...
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Can I be responsible for a decedent's debt?
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Answered on December 05, 2012
Both attorneys offer sound advice. Generally, beneficiaries are not responsible for debts of a decedent. The estate is liable. Also, debts must...
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Would I get the house in a few years?
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Answered on December 05, 2012
Ms Taylor Hachoose offer sound advice. The other point to keep in mind is to stay involved here and make sure the trustee is someone you can trust...
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My sister has POA for my parents. Can she assign a specific job to our brother?
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Answered on December 05, 2012
If she presents her POA with whatever documentation the bank requires she can get those records. Having brother picking them up does not present...
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How do I find out if I was left something in a will?
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Answered on December 05, 2012
Go to the register of wills of the county where he lived. The will must be probated to allow the executor to act. The will once probated is a...
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My husband is disabled and is not able to speak, read or respond as normal. What should i do to get Power of Attorney?
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Answered on December 04, 2012
It is now unanimous. You seem to be too late. You now have to do the more expensive guardianship petition. Get an estates lawyer or elder law...
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Does a "Trust Deed" override a will or does a will override a "Trust Deed?" Trust Deed done in 99' and will done in 2012'?
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Answered on December 04, 2012
Both attorneys offer sound advice. I would also add if the trust has been funded then it would control those assets and the will is irrelevant.
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