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What is the best way for a non family member give money to my minor children from their dad's life insurance policy?

Sherrille's answer | Answered on June 05, 2012

If your friend's goal is to make the proceeds available to your children, then she shoul consult with an estate planning attorney and have that...

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My 89 year old mother in law gave ( for free) a 2007 Honda sedan to her son two months ago. Her son committed suicide this week.

Sherrille's answer | Answered on June 05, 2012

Please accept my condolences on your loss. Your question has several different points, and for this reason I suggest that your mother in law meet...

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I want to make a friend my care giver for medical reason in the state of Ohio

Sherrille's answer | Answered on May 24, 2012

You should talk to an attorney in your community regarding your goals. Ohio law allows for the appointment of out-of-state agents to act under...

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When can I expect to receive a copy of my mothers will since she passed away a month ago?

Sherrille's answer | Answered on May 22, 2012

Please accept my condolences on your loss. Under Ohio law, the executor of an estate is not required to send you a copy of the Will. He is,...

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Kinship

Sherrille's answer | Answered on May 21, 2012

Assuming you are asking about guardianship or custody, that is a complex process that depends significant;y on the facts of your case. If you are...

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My father is a single veteran and has pension from a factory job. I'm his only child. Am I automatically the only beneficiary?

Sherrille's answer | Answered on May 21, 2012

As your father's sole child, you are his "heir at law" and would be entitled to inherit from him if he did not leave a Will naming other...

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Contest a will

Sherrille's answer | Answered on May 21, 2012

You have my sympathies for the loss of your parents and the compounding bad actions of your sister. The answer to your question is yes, you can...

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My wife recently passed away and now i find that she co-signed my name to 2 student loans. Am I responsible for them?

Sherrille's answer | Answered on May 21, 2012

Please accept my condolences on your loss. I agree with my colleague that this is more of an identity theft issue that it is a probate issue. You...

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WHAT IS THE EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILIES

Sherrille's answer | Answered on May 15, 2012

I would suggest that you contact an experienced estate/probate attorney ASAP. Your brother cannot do anything he wants to do with the assets. ...

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Our parents left their children a house, my brother's liens were attached to their house. Can we get him off the property?

Sherrille's answer | Answered on May 15, 2012

I concur with Mr. Huddleston's detailed response. Your question illustrates the importance of obtaining counsel from an experienced probate...

Sherrille Diane Akin's Answers (462)

What is the best way for a non family member give money to my minor children from their dad's life insurance policy?

My 89 year old mother in law gave ( for free) a 2007 Honda sedan to her son two months ago. Her son committed suicide this week.

I want to make a friend my care giver for medical reason in the state of Ohio

When can I expect to receive a copy of my mothers will since she passed away a month ago?

Kinship

My father is a single veteran and has pension from a factory job. I'm his only child. Am I automatically the only beneficiary?

Contest a will

My wife recently passed away and now i find that she co-signed my name to 2 student loans. Am I responsible for them?

WHAT IS THE EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILIES

Our parents left their children a house, my brother's liens were attached to their house. Can we get him off the property?