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Ex-husband passed away and his current wife is trying to get savings bonds that I am a co-owner, put into the estate.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

Mr Krause offers sound and excellent advice. You would be well served to contact him to discuss these issues to get a conclusive answer.

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What are the rights on ceremonial attachment to property or house which was used for Native American Cermonies.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

You really need to sit down with an estates attorney to see if you have any rights here. No one at a general forum like this can give you specific...

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Can a wife (elderly) execute a DPOA to a family member to supersede any spousal authority (financial, end of life, etc.)?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

Both attorney have answered the question. However, her failure to sign a prenuptial agreement could come back to haunt her family. Also, what...

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Is a revocable trust created in Virginia still valid in Ohio?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

Yes, so long as the trust was valid under Virginia law, it would still be valid. The controlling law would be as provided in the trust document. ...

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I was asked to sign a waiver of process form for my daughter so her mom can get guardianship so her aunt could be able to take .

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

Both attorneys offer sound advice. There would be no money involved with the waiver in this situation.

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How do I revoke the Power of Attorney that my 83 yrs. old aunt has over my sister that is in a nursing home with advanced MS?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

Both attorney give you the advice you need. The other part is to get with an elder law attorney immediately to give you specific advice and to...

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Do I need an Estate lawyer?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

Both attorney offer sound advice. At this point she has probably paid more for things she was not legally obligated to pay for than what she would...

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My mother is in a care home on Medi-Cal. If she sells her house can she keep $2000 and funeral expenses, non-revokable?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

Both attorneys offer comprehensive responses. Still you need to get with an elder law attorney BEOFRE any actions are taken that could impact...

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Can she keep $2000 and expenses? Any way to protect my mother's home from Medical taking it or all the money from selling it?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

Mr Fredericks offers a comprehensive response. Still you need to get with an elder law attorney BEOFRE any actions are taken that could impact...

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My mother has dementia and we want her to live in our house. I have a mid 5 figure income and nominal assets (we rent, lease car

Steven's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

It is her assets that are the issue. You need to provide a lot more detail. In any event you would be well served to meet with an elder law...

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Ex-husband passed away and his current wife is trying to get savings bonds that I am a co-owner, put into the estate.

What are the rights on ceremonial attachment to property or house which was used for Native American Cermonies.

Can a wife (elderly) execute a DPOA to a family member to supersede any spousal authority (financial, end of life, etc.)?

Is a revocable trust created in Virginia still valid in Ohio?

I was asked to sign a waiver of process form for my daughter so her mom can get guardianship so her aunt could be able to take .

How do I revoke the Power of Attorney that my 83 yrs. old aunt has over my sister that is in a nursing home with advanced MS?

Do I need an Estate lawyer?

My mother is in a care home on Medi-Cal. If she sells her house can she keep $2000 and funeral expenses, non-revokable?

Can she keep $2000 and expenses? Any way to protect my mother's home from Medical taking it or all the money from selling it?

My mother has dementia and we want her to live in our house. I have a mid 5 figure income and nominal assets (we rent, lease car