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Can an landlord change the locks on my step fathers apartment after he is deceased (1 day) and not allow the family access?
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Answered on January 23, 2014
Sounds very cautious, but I suppose he/she would argue the only persons permitted are the tenant or their legal representative. The legal...
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My father-in-law has a General Durable Pwr of Atty in place since 2002 naming my husband the attorney in fact. We supply a
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Answered on January 23, 2014
Typically a person should have both a general durable power of attorney and health care power of attorney in place - these are separate. The key...
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I hired an attorney to write a trust for me, a living trust. He wrote up four trusts because he said I needed one for me, my
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Answered on January 22, 2014
Depending on your situation - both how you want things to distribute, separate property issues, special needs, tax planning - this may be...
What happens if you only have a copy of a will and trust, not the original?
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Answered on January 22, 2014
An original will is required for probate - there is usually a process to either compel the person holding the will to produce it, or to probate a...
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What's the penalty for trading stocks within an Individual TOD account after the person has deceased?
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Answered on January 22, 2014
Are you the only person named as beneficiary on the TOD?
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Can a power of attorney be taken away from the current caregiver by the children of patient?
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Answered on January 22, 2014
If you feel he is not being properly cared for you can apply for guardianship. Consult a GA attorney immediately.
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I inherited over $200,000 and $100,000 of it we bought stock with is it community property being it was bought with inheritance
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Answered on January 22, 2014
I would consult a divorce attorney regarding the issue, but as a general rule you apparently converted the property from separate to marital...
As a beneficiary of a revocable trust, am I entitled to ask for and receive an accounting of the estate?
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Answered on January 22, 2014
Yes you are entitled to an accounting if you are a beneficiary. Trustees have a good deal of discretion typically when dealing with assets - if...
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Im suppose to get a inheritance and its been 8 months since my grandpa died. and my family hasn't tried to get a hold of me, to
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Answered on January 22, 2014
8 Months in the scheme of settling an estate is not very long. But if you are not getting a response or getting information you are entitled to...
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Does coexecutors have the right to purchase unneeded items without the permission from anyone else listed in the will?
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Answered on January 21, 2014
I suppose your definition of "unneeded" would be the issue. The estate and the executors have a right to legal representation paid for by the...
