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I would like to know the process for getting guardianship of my mentally handicapped brother. My mother 75 and has dementia.
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Answered on May 15, 2013
I'm sorry to hear about your mother and your brother. There are a few different issues here - first, if your mother has dementia, and if it's...
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My sister took my father's will out of his house. Isn't that stealing? How can she keep my signed power of attorney doc from me?
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Answered on May 14, 2013
I see several legal issues here. First, if your sister is named on the bank accounts, when your father passes away the money in those accounts will...
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Does she need to get another lawyer?
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Answered on May 13, 2013
If her will has been completed and she has all the documents, everything is done until she passes away (unless she wants to change it), at which...
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If someone who is 25 and has a guardianship on them by their mom can they leave against their parents wishes without getting
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Answered on May 11, 2013
If a person is 25 and his or her mother has a guardianship, I would assume it's because the 25 year old is unable to manage his or her affairs,...
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Can group term life insurance death benefit be garnished by Student loans?
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Answered on May 10, 2013
Normally in most cases, your life insurance death benefit will pass outside your estate so that it's not subject to the claims of creditors. This...
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Texas- death without a will
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Answered on May 10, 2013
It would depend how the house was titled when it was purchased. If they bought it together, they may own it as joint tenants with right of...
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Do I have to pay the fee that is more than double the estimate?
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Answered on May 09, 2013
Do you have any documentation from the guardian ad litem about the original quote? Do you have a signed contract that says anything about the...
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What are the chances of being awarded legal guardianship when another family member has power of attorney?
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Answered on May 09, 2013
There are a lot of issues involved here. I assume that your grandmother's dementia has advanced to a stage where she can no longer enter into...
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Does my mom have to go through an attorney to fill out her final wishes?
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Answered on May 09, 2013
A form like that one would help to let her family members know her wishes for her funeral, burial or cremation, etc. In most cases it would...
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How much money is needed to set up a trust account?
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Answered on May 05, 2013
That would depend on the financial institution handling the trust account - it may or may not have a minimum balance requirement. However, you will...
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