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My son is about to turn 18. And I have been told by school.counslers to get legal guardship since he is disabled.

Sarah's answer | Answered on February 03, 2013

Unfortunately, you aren't automatically his guardian after he turns 18. In order for you to remain his guardian after he turns 18, you would need a...

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I need a simple will quickly drawn up tp protect my wife?

Sarah's answer | Answered on February 01, 2013

If you are 95 and own stocks and want to protect your wife, I would consult an estate planning attorney in your area. You should be able to have a...

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My aunt died entestate and her husband, claims he is the "uncle" of her heirs (3 children) and is a legal heir. Is this true?

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

Generally, if she was married at the time of her death and didn't have a will, her spouse would be entitled to a portion of her estate. I do...

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My mother put money into an account and put the executive of the account on it also. Is that his money now that she is gone?

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

This issue would probably be best handled by an attorney who can advise you on exactly your rights as heir to your mother's estate. In general...

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How do I find out who is holding the originals of a Will created in 1968?

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

This is a tricky question. It's possible that some of the lawyers practicing at that firm are still in practice or are still in the area, and they...

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A living trust for my father (also trustee of trust) does a old will come into play if?

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

I agree with Attorney Frederick. These are some complicated facts. If your sister is trustee of the trust, she does have certain powers over...

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Can I draw up my own will?

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 28, 2013

I wouldn't recommend doing it on your own. It is possible that you could get some sound legal documents that are less expensive using a...

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Can my husband's recently unestranged son (age 50) inherit property upon his death?

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 28, 2013

There are several different issues at play here. When someone owns property as joint tenants with right of survivorship, the property typically...

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My husband of 25 years died 3 years ago. We both had adult children. We have a will stating how inheritance should be divided.

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 28, 2013

It depends on what you mean by "tax records put into your name". If you owned property and changed it only to your name with the property tax...

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My father passed away in september of 2012 there was no will and although married he was getting legally seperated what can i do

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 28, 2013

I'm very sorry to hear about your passing. In general, whomever your father named as beneficiary on the life insurance policy will inherit...

Sarah Faith White's Answers (111)

My son is about to turn 18. And I have been told by school.counslers to get legal guardship since he is disabled.

I need a simple will quickly drawn up tp protect my wife?

My aunt died entestate and her husband, claims he is the "uncle" of her heirs (3 children) and is a legal heir. Is this true?

My mother put money into an account and put the executive of the account on it also. Is that his money now that she is gone?

How do I find out who is holding the originals of a Will created in 1968?

A living trust for my father (also trustee of trust) does a old will come into play if?

Can I draw up my own will?

Can my husband's recently unestranged son (age 50) inherit property upon his death?

My husband of 25 years died 3 years ago. We both had adult children. We have a will stating how inheritance should be divided.

My father passed away in september of 2012 there was no will and although married he was getting legally seperated what can i do