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What happens to the trust and are the items treated differently since you title these items in the name of the trust?
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Answered on August 02, 2014
Your question is somewhat confusing. I'm not sure what you mean by whether the items are treated differently in the name of the trust. Generally,...
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I want to be able and see my children and be able to take them places, and get them back soon.
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Answered on August 02, 2014
I am sorry for the difficult time you are having. I believe this question should be in the "Family Law" section of Avvo, so I am changing your...
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Wills question
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Answered on August 02, 2014
It is important to know whether the state allows handwritten, also known as "holographic," Wills. Check with an estate planning attorney in the...
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My mother was on medicaid before she passed away, she was 43, does the medicaid estate recovery apply to her estate?
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Answered on August 01, 2014
I am sorry about the passing of your mother, especially as she was so young. Generally, yes, Medicaid may choose to attempt estate recovery...
What do you do with checks written to a deceased person? Upon death of my father, can my mom endorse and put in joint account?
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Answered on August 01, 2014
I am sorry for the loss of your father. If the checks were written just to your Dad, then, no, your mother cannot merely deposit them into a joint...
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Is it legal for a mother to leave her 14 year old (15 on 8/11) to take care of 2 year old twins while she is at work?
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Answered on August 01, 2014
There is a legal age at which a child can take care of 2-year olds and that age is state-specific. Check with a family law attorney in the state...
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Can a beneficiary on a will go to court and try to change the will in her favor claiming that she was mistreated by her mother?
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Answered on August 01, 2014
Although your friend may feel that due to her mistreatment she should be compensated by her mother. That may be justice but that is not the way...
Can you transfer an IRA to an irrevocable IRA Trust that is an "intentionally defective grantor trust" to preserve RMD benefits?
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Answered on August 01, 2014
There are so many issues in what you're asking, as you've acknowledged. Generally and IRA Trust is funded post-mortem and the Trust is named as a...
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How should I deal with a Trust Accounting ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT APPROVAL & RELEASE which contains unacceptable provisions?
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Answered on August 01, 2014
You should not sign something that gives up significant legal rights if you believe the document contains errors and omissions. The state does not...
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Who can find out if someone has Power Of Attorney?
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Answered on August 01, 2014
It is difficult to understand the context of your question. I assume you are talking about financial powers of attorney. There also are health...