Questions answered by Steven J. Fromm

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How can I exempt a trust from being part of my estate?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 21, 2012

Both attorneys offer sound advice. Usually the will has a pourover provision to the trust of the residue but it does not have to be that way. ...

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Estate/probating will/ submission of care for elderly parent.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 21, 2012

You need to ask a question here and tie together your facts. Please repost.

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How can I show my mother is incompetent when none of her doctors want to help? They are literally afraid of this.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 20, 2012

Both attorneys offer sound advice and the needed course of action. This has now become a matter for the courts since she is being uncooperative...

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Is the event of suicide by an individual not covered by group life insurance in illinois?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 20, 2012

Mr Nichols offer sound advice. But remember the life insurance policy is a contract, so it should be reviewed by an attorney to get a conclusive...

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Inheritance issue how do I protect SSDI, Medicare, Medical Asistance for my brother, I am his rep payee for SSDI, on his behalf

Steven's answer | Answered on September 20, 2012

Your father and mom should have consulted an estate planning lawyer familiar with medicaid issues a long time ago. It is imperative that you as...

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If a loved one goes into a nursing home in nj do they have to give up everything they own to get Medicare

Steven's answer | Answered on September 19, 2012

Both attorney offer extremely solid advice and clearly illustrate the need to retain an elder law attorney to plan for medicaid eligibility and...

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How is personnal property of deceased father settled?There are sons with issues in settling personnal property.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 18, 2012

Both attorney offer sound advice. The problem is that none of use can give definitive answers. To do so retain an estates attorney in your area...

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Transfer on Death Beneficiary Designation Affidavit to a non-profit charity

Steven's answer | Answered on September 18, 2012

I agree with Mr. Huddleston, PODs can distort an estate plan. You need to get with a good estate planning attorney who can look at all your assets...

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The Court decreed that the conservators of my estate SHALL file a final account with the court, forthwith and restore my assets

Steven's answer | Answered on September 18, 2012

Not sure how you got to this point without counsel. You must get counsel immediately involved to get conclusive answers to your current situation....

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My stepmother died.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 18, 2012

Both attorneys offer sound advice. A detailed review of the deed and the facts in a face to face meeting with an estates attorney is an absolute...

Steven J. Fromm's Answers (9012)

How can I exempt a trust from being part of my estate?

Estate/probating will/ submission of care for elderly parent.

How can I show my mother is incompetent when none of her doctors want to help? They are literally afraid of this.

Is the event of suicide by an individual not covered by group life insurance in illinois?

Inheritance issue how do I protect SSDI, Medicare, Medical Asistance for my brother, I am his rep payee for SSDI, on his behalf

If a loved one goes into a nursing home in nj do they have to give up everything they own to get Medicare

How is personnal property of deceased father settled?There are sons with issues in settling personnal property.

Transfer on Death Beneficiary Designation Affidavit to a non-profit charity

The Court decreed that the conservators of my estate SHALL file a final account with the court, forthwith and restore my assets

My stepmother died.