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I have power of attorney for a relative. I didnt use some of the money on her behalf. Can i get arrested, although i have p.o.a.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 13, 2009

I am not a criminal attorney nor a Florida attorney, but you should immediately put the money back into the account you stole from. You should do...

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I want to distribute the proceeds from my insurance policy to my heirs. Where and how do I state this in my will?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 13, 2009

You do not state this in the will. You name beneficiaries on a beneficiary designation form that insurance companies issue. Call the company and...

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Can an executor hire siblings to work on estate?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 13, 2009

I am not a Vermont attorney, but if you are concerned you should immediately hire a probate attorney to protect your interests and to make sure...

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If your listed on a Will and the exector will not disclose all the info about the estate that you are list a beneficary on what

Steven's answer | Answered on October 13, 2009

The executor will have to file the will with the Register of Wills in the county where the decedent lived in order for him to have the power to act...

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Beneficiary Question

Steven's answer | Answered on October 13, 2009

The prior answer speaks to your concerns. However, you may want to consider that when you make gifts to charity, there may be a better way to do...

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As an orthodontist purchasing an existing practice, should I be a sole proprietor, LLC, or S corp?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 13, 2009

The prior attorneys have given you great advise. From a tax perspective, you should note that there may be some advantages of an S corporation...

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How to register as a foreign entity for corp i started in other state. How to have office at home.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 13, 2009

The simple answer is for you to file for what we call in Pennsylvania a "certificate of authority" which basically is the registration of a foreign...

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How can i find out if my dad had a trust after he died

Steven's answer | Answered on October 13, 2009

Heather has given you a great roadmap. Another way is to review his check register for the last few years to see if he paid any attorneys to do...

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How do i gain access to a court blocked bank account (till age 18) so i can withdraw the funds into a private account?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 11, 2009

You should try to see the actual terms of the trust. Perhaps the trust provisions give the trustee the authority to pay for the items in question....

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Can we quit deed or warranty deed?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 11, 2009

From a federal estate and gift tax perspective, be aware that your grandmother can gift to you up to $1,000,000 or at her death she can bequeath to...

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I have power of attorney for a relative. I didnt use some of the money on her behalf. Can i get arrested, although i have p.o.a.

I want to distribute the proceeds from my insurance policy to my heirs. Where and how do I state this in my will?

Can an executor hire siblings to work on estate?

If your listed on a Will and the exector will not disclose all the info about the estate that you are list a beneficary on what

Beneficiary Question

As an orthodontist purchasing an existing practice, should I be a sole proprietor, LLC, or S corp?

How to register as a foreign entity for corp i started in other state. How to have office at home.

How can i find out if my dad had a trust after he died

How do i gain access to a court blocked bank account (till age 18) so i can withdraw the funds into a private account?

Can we quit deed or warranty deed?