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Can creditors seize assets in a trust if the primary beneficiary is also the sole trustee?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

You raise a very tough problem. If your mother was not the trustee, then generally the creditors could not reach trust assets. But with you...

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If i become my mothers legal gaurdian, am i responsible for any debt she has?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

Generally, a guardian is not liable for the debts of the person. However, sometimes there are exceptions. You should discuss this matter laying...

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Distibution of assests in Lynchburg, VA

Steven's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

I am not a Virginia attorney, but most states have rules of intestate succession. These statutory rules determine who gets estate assets when...

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I and two of my cousins are listed as equal beneficiaries ,my late uncles wife as executor says forms are incorrect at brokerage

Steven's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

The brokerage form is very strong proof as to what your uncle wanted to do with these assets. His wife has a very heavy burden to overturn these...

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Can I access bank statements and take control of my father's bank accounts?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

First, you need to talk with your father directly about these issues. If this is what he wants to do, then do you really have a right to do...

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Can I access bank statements and take control of my father's bank accounts?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

First, you need to talk with your father directly about these issues. If this is what he wants to do, then do you really have a right to do...

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My husband died without a will. What do I do?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

If everthing is held jointly, then the will does not speak to any assets. Therefore, you need not do anything as everything passes to you by...

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Me and my sister was given a house from our father later she got married and her husband moved in what happens if she dies

Steven's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

The answer depends on how the property was titled. If it was titled as joint tenants, then the survivor of you and your sister would get the...

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Can I have my husbands checks restored to him once I ge durablet power of attorney,finances.

Steven's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

Assuming the DPOA is broadly drafted, you should be able to use it for normal banking transactions. Check the language of the DPOA to be sure or...

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My great aunt, my grandmothers sister passed on, she has no children or surviving siblings, although she has unclaimed life ins

Steven's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

First, you must check to see who was the named beneficiary of the life insurance. If no one was named, the policy may name "default"...

Steven J. Fromm's Answers (9012)

Can creditors seize assets in a trust if the primary beneficiary is also the sole trustee?

If i become my mothers legal gaurdian, am i responsible for any debt she has?

Distibution of assests in Lynchburg, VA

I and two of my cousins are listed as equal beneficiaries ,my late uncles wife as executor says forms are incorrect at brokerage

Can I access bank statements and take control of my father's bank accounts?

Can I access bank statements and take control of my father's bank accounts?

My husband died without a will. What do I do?

Me and my sister was given a house from our father later she got married and her husband moved in what happens if she dies

Can I have my husbands checks restored to him once I ge durablet power of attorney,finances.

My great aunt, my grandmothers sister passed on, she has no children or surviving siblings, although she has unclaimed life ins