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As an agent with power of attorney for someone, canI incur any liability of theirs for signing things for them?
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Answered on August 31, 2012
This does not appear to be the case here, but it should be noted that while the principal who gives an agent power does not lose their right to...
What is the legal duty of an executor of a estate.?
On what basis can a will be contested?
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Answered on August 31, 2012
That is a very general question. Basically an executor has a fiduciary duty, once appointed, to carry out the terms of the will. You can be held...
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How can a son get power of attorney for his mother's legal affairs if the mother is not mentally able to make decisions?
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Answered on August 30, 2012
The will is absolutely irrelevant to this situation. A will only has legal effect after someone dies. The document son is looking for is a...
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What time limits are there to execute an estate?
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Answered on August 30, 2012
Mr. Whalen is correct - you need to file a court action to remove him and force an accounting. It is helpful if someone else is willing to step...
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I AM HEALTHCARE PROXY OF MY MOTHER SINCE MY FATHERS DEATH. SHE HAS DEMENTIA AND IS NOT ABLE TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS.
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Answered on August 30, 2012
She does not have an "estate" in the way you are thinking until she passes away. If you are agent under her POA for healthcare purposes, are you...
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My mom left me some money in her will when she passed away. If I sign a waiver for probate court do I lose that money or get it
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Answered on August 30, 2012
I agree with Mr. Frederick - it is likely saying you don't want to handle the estate and/or you want things to proceed with her as executor, but...
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How do you find which bank a deceased relative has an account in & can the spouse claim it?
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Answered on August 30, 2012
There are a couple ways to find bank accounts: look for records, bank statements, look at income tax returns/1099s to see if it generated interest...
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My mother was left an inheritance. She signed the check over to me. It was never in an account in her name. Can it be traced
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Answered on August 30, 2012
Not likely, but it will require her to not tell the trust if she is applying for Medicaid and the inheritance vested during the look-back period.
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I want to know if i can change my mothers land over to my name,i have been paying the taxes since her passing 4 years ago.
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Answered on August 30, 2012
You probably will need a lawyer. If the property was owned just by your mother, this is a probate asset, which means the property passes according...
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I did not file in 2000 and Irs now says I owe $150,000 in taxes for that year.
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Answered on August 30, 2012
The tax return transcripts (an electronic copy of your filed/or return filed for you) are usually only available for 10 years, so if the substitute...