Questions answered by Shelley Ann Elder

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My Dad has dementia and will need to be placed in a care home soon.

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

I would work with a financial planner to make sure all passes the smell test. It is obvious he wanted something to go to his girlfriend or he...

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How should things be divided? Father no will. Step mother with Alzheimer's. Campbell Co, TN

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

I agree with Mr. Dimmock and suggest you: Go to AVVO.com, find a lawyer and put in the specialty area and your geographic location and attorneys...

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Hello, my name is Maria. I have a question regarding buying a foreclosed home at an auction.

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

I agree with Ms. Stage and suggest you contact a real estate atty: Go to AVVO.com, find a lawyer and put in the specialty area and your geographic...

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My friend left me 30,000 to pay for funeral, and give balance to her kids do I have to pay taxes on that

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

This was not a give to you. It was money for you to spend for her benefit.

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How do you open an estate account in pa.

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

That is good advice. Your mothers' estate should have a separate estate account.

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My wife and I have 2 separate trusts because of a blended family. I want to add someone to my trust without my wife knowing.

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

Hire an attorney - don't do this yourself. You could end up making it worse, rather than better. Good luck to you!

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In a Revocable living trust if 1 of the person's listed as a beneficiary has passed away but the spouse is living. Does the

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

I agree with Ms. Santaella. Is the person who put the trust into place still alive? If so, they can change and add beneficiaries, since it is a...

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In the state of AZ, does the bankruptcy rule apply when the amount put in your schedule is in error and the court discharge?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

The entire debt is discharged. The amount is always a moving target because of interest. As long as you put the debt into the bankruptcy

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As executor of estate can i file and win a bankruptcy judgement

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

Your question isn't clear to me. It sounds as if you may be able to benefit from speaking with a bankruptcy attorney. If you have (or will soon...

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How can I get rid of IRS tax lien after I get the debt discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Shelley's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

There's no easy way to do this, especially after the bankruptcy case is closed. Your bet bet is to speak with your bankruptcy attorney (or get a...

Shelley Ann Elder's Answers (4924)

My Dad has dementia and will need to be placed in a care home soon.

How should things be divided? Father no will. Step mother with Alzheimer's. Campbell Co, TN

Hello, my name is Maria. I have a question regarding buying a foreclosed home at an auction.

My friend left me 30,000 to pay for funeral, and give balance to her kids do I have to pay taxes on that

How do you open an estate account in pa.

My wife and I have 2 separate trusts because of a blended family. I want to add someone to my trust without my wife knowing.

In a Revocable living trust if 1 of the person's listed as a beneficiary has passed away but the spouse is living. Does the

In the state of AZ, does the bankruptcy rule apply when the amount put in your schedule is in error and the court discharge?

As executor of estate can i file and win a bankruptcy judgement

How can I get rid of IRS tax lien after I get the debt discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy?