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My 96 year old mother is now on hospice care but is still aware of who the President is and knows what year it is. She says she

Robert's answer | Answered on May 25, 2013

To truly determine your mom's capacity it may make sense to have a neuropsychologist evaluate your mom. If a neuropsychologist tests your mom and...

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Husband died intestate - no will. ONLY his name was on the mortgage, now need to get it in my name. How do I go about that?

Robert's answer | Answered on May 24, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. Your question talks about your husband's name being on the mortgage and your receiving advice about putting the...

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How do I retrieve my Will and documents from my attorney who has been disbarred?

Robert's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

I suggest just having a new will prepared rather than going off on a wild goose chaw to discover an old will you are going to change anyway. The...

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My father is 87 years old and has maybe 300,000 in the bank in me and my brothers name. Can they take out money and go on trips

Robert's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

You say your dad has $300,000 "in the bank in me and my brothers name." This is confusing because if your if you and your brother have $300,000...

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Do I need to set up a Testament will, and what kind of trust could be setup upon my death to benefit someone else?

Robert's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

A living trust is a great way to accomplish your goals. By fully funding a trust while you are alive your significant other will avoid the hassles...

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My mother has life estate with the remainder to her heirs, Sandra & Shelia to share and share alike. My sister died in 2008.

Robert's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

Sorry about the loss of your mom and your sister. From what you are asking I believe your sister has "predeceased" your mom since your sister died...

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When is it too late to have an estate audited?

Robert's answer | Answered on May 19, 2013

In Georgia, the Executor of an estate has a duty to file a will with th eprobate court wher ethe deceased person lived within a "reasonable time."....

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How do I make a living will and where (if any) would I get forms and how do I have to file

Robert's answer | Answered on May 19, 2013

I amvery sorry for your bad news A healthcare advance directive will do three things - a health care power of attorney let's you appoint a person...

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Husband died trying to get my car paid off had credit life insuranceBusiness

Robert's answer | Answered on May 19, 2013

I suggest calling the attorney and finding out what happened. If he or she did not complete the work you paid for you should ask for your money...

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My mother died in January. I am named the executor in her will. What is my next step?

Robert's answer | Answered on May 19, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. While a peron is alive theft can pass title to property by signing a deed or other evidence of title. But, when a...

Robert Michael Goldberg's Answers (106)

My 96 year old mother is now on hospice care but is still aware of who the President is and knows what year it is. She says she

Husband died intestate - no will. ONLY his name was on the mortgage, now need to get it in my name. How do I go about that?

How do I retrieve my Will and documents from my attorney who has been disbarred?

My father is 87 years old and has maybe 300,000 in the bank in me and my brothers name. Can they take out money and go on trips

Do I need to set up a Testament will, and what kind of trust could be setup upon my death to benefit someone else?

My mother has life estate with the remainder to her heirs, Sandra & Shelia to share and share alike. My sister died in 2008.

When is it too late to have an estate audited?

How do I make a living will and where (if any) would I get forms and how do I have to file

Husband died trying to get my car paid off had credit life insuranceBusiness

My mother died in January. I am named the executor in her will. What is my next step?