Just found out about ten years ago my mother signed a quit claim deed to another one of my siblings and had it notarized?
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Answered on August 08, 2019
I urge you to see the assistance of an experienced attorney as soon as possible, before this deed gets recorded and before your mother passes away....
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Can a trusse of an trust/will choose where to put a beneficiary inheritance?
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Answered on August 08, 2019
The distribution of funds under a trust or a will are governed by the terms of that document. You should request a copy of the documents, and...
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If I have Heathcare POA with guardianship can I place my grandparent into nursing care without their consent?
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Answered on June 23, 2019
Under a medical advance directive, you cannot contravene the maker's wishes if she is competent. Further, a standard statutory power of attorney...
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Can my husband have 2 wills at the same time for the same property for 2 different people ?
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Answered on June 23, 2019
As long as a person is competent, he can execute a new will, and the last one controls, barring fraud, undue influence, or other factors. A spouse...
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A person dies with no will.
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Answered on June 23, 2019
Yes, the nephew has priority over cousins per MD laws of intestacy, below. It may be easier to visualize using the "Family Tree" that the Register...
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I w work for a gentleman as his caretaker he paid me every week I live in his home he fully supported me and now he has passed ?
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Answered on May 12, 2019
I agree with the other two responses. You may have certain rights, but those will be very limited unless you were a legatee under the will. Seek...
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What is the definition for the words Grantor and Grantee?
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Answered on May 12, 2019
While a non-lawyer can in fact prepare and record a deed if he/she is a party to the transaction, if you are not knowledgeable to do so, you should...
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I was given 25% out of my grandmother's estAte. My mom was exc. She kept about 14000 of my portion
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Answered on May 12, 2019
You've raised a lot of complicated issues that need to be sorted out. You may, however, be out of time in raising objections to the probate of...
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Please advise on the scenario below regarding the Power of Attorney/Insurance Company.
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Answered on May 12, 2019
The power of attorney is no longer valid to authorize any action after your father's passing. The insurance company will only speak to the...
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What is the responsibility of a power of attorney?
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Answered on May 12, 2019
If the residence was jointly owned with rights of survivorship, then the current owner or owners will determine the use of the property. If,...