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My parents recently passed away and I was the trust of their bank account..my stepfather was in a nursing home and owes 9,000.
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Answered on August 15, 2015
The account was likely "In Trust for" you, correct? If so, it belonged to that person and was subject to his/her creditors before you can take...
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Florida probate. Is my financed auto exempt from creditor's claims?
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Answered on August 15, 2015
In all likelihood, the finance company is a "secured" creditor, and have placed a lien on the car title, just like a bank would with a mortgage on...
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Is a Power of Attorney signed by someone already committed by the State of PA into a inpatient Mental Behavior Unit valid?
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Answered on August 15, 2015
In the long run in order to avoid litigation and disputes, this person need to go back to court and Petition to remove the finding that he is...
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Hello,
What happens in a case where an adult child who is incarcerated is the beneficiary on a Personal Injury settlement?
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Answered on August 15, 2015
This happens more often than you think. He is entitled to the assets just as if he were a non-jailed person. If his mother is still competent,...
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Can a relative who is not a beneficiary on a will be an executor, if executor is found incompetent.?
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Answered on August 15, 2015
Any person over the age 18 can be an executor, there is no need for that person to be a beneficiary. Often lawyers are executors and they are not...
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My dad recently passed away. We cannot locate a will but he often said he had one. How can I find his will?
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Answered on August 15, 2015
You can petition the court to obtain an order for her to provide the Will and to do discovery. You can look through his financial records and...
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I have a trust with my spouse, if my spouse were to pass away owing debt to creditors and I become the sole trustee
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Answered on August 15, 2015
Trusts can be Irrevocable or Revocable. The difference is huge, as an Irrevocable Trust with your spouse is more likely sheltered..depending on...
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Individual with reverse mortgage on condo with HOA fees and dies.
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Answered on August 14, 2015
I would agree, but to make sure, you are not living in the house or using the association assets, correct?
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How do I remove my aunt's attorney as co-executor?
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Answered on August 13, 2015
If your aunt is dead and the Will accepted by the Surrogate, then there is little you can do. The document reflects your aunt's wishes, and these...
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What forms are needed to terminate Guardianship?
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Answered on August 13, 2015
What you just described will be complex, as the Guardianship may still be overseen by AZ, but need be moved first to WI in order for a hearing to...