Richard John Ruddy Jr.

Richard John Ruddy Jr.'s Answers (16)

Fairfax, VA

Estate planning Lawyer at Fairfax, VA

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business ... +3 more

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Will we have to use 401k to pay deceased person's bills?

Richard's answer | Answered on September 16, 2016

I concur with Evan. None of you are legally obligated for your brother's medical bills so long as you have not contractually agreed to do...

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As a beneficiary of my father's estate. how can I find out where the funds from the settlements were sent?

Richard's answer | Answered on September 07, 2016

Evan is correct that this fact pattern is too complicated and there are facts missing or misstated. Powers of Attorney ended when your dad died. ...

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Does a Will override a beneficiaries Power of Attorney?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

There is a lot going on inside of your question, so lets peal this away in an orderly manner. First, when your dad passed away, and power of...

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We are the heirs of a house with a reverse mortgage, how can we exercise our right to sell this house for 95% of appraised value

Richard's answer | Answered on August 28, 2016

Technically once your mom died, the property passed to you and your sister no matter what you do. BUT, no one knows this by looking in the land...

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How can I get my condo listed as being under my revocable trust?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 22, 2016

You do need a deed conveying the condo into your trust. BUT, please proceed carefully. If you acquired the condo before 2002, and purchased an...

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If I challenge the Executor-ship of my Dad's estate, must everything go to Probate?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 16, 2016

I agree with Evan that the potential cause of action is as an agent under the power of attorney, not as Executor. But there is a presumption of...

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