Questions answered by Joseph Mario Percopo

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How do we contest this stranger from being the Personal Rep .of My 21 year old Nephew when it is taking place in Florida

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 22, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss. You can file an objection to him being named as the PR. However, if he was married to her and there is no will, he will...

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Why am I receiving this form , and in the column 4. It says debt description: Negative balance write off. Box 6 is code G

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

You should consult a tax adviser. Cancellation of debt causes the dollar value of the forgiven debt to be included as income. Thus, making you pay...

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Does anyone know a good lawyer?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

You really need an attorney to review the contract to advise on your options. The terms of the agreement are extremely important in determining...

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Must a will be probated in the state of Florida before property is sold or otherwise disposed?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

It depends on how the property was owned. If she owned the property outright in her name (so not in trust or with co-owners), then a probate will...

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How do I, and the other beneficiaries excluding his wife, petition to have her removed?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

You need to retain a probate lawyer to address the situation. Once retained, they can file to try to remove the PR for breach of fiduciary duty. If...

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Is a durable POA covering everything? And can it be done with 2 people having the same control? Not one over the other?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

A durable power of attorney (DPOA) may grant expansive powers or limited powers to the attorney-in-fact. The discretion is in the creator. Are we...

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Is there a right n legal way to intial paperwork with my power of attorney do I just put p.oa in initialed areas

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

I concur. The first thing you need to do is make sure you are not signing any personal obligations. Provided they aren't trying to make you sign...

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Does the entire state of Florida have the same law or similar as they do in Michigan?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 18, 2016

Any interested party can file to open the probate. In the petition you would pick who you want to be the PR and provide an explanation unless it's...

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Can I add repercussions to construction contract for not finishing on time?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 13, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. You can add provisions dealing with time for completion. You may want to consider a "time is of the essence" clause and...

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How can I be a power of attorney over my 57 year old brother medical records and important decisions. He has been deemed mentaI

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

You should consult with a California guardian attorney. If your brother does not have mental capacity, he cannot sign anything that grants you...

Joseph Mario Percopo's Answers (245)

How do we contest this stranger from being the Personal Rep .of My 21 year old Nephew when it is taking place in Florida

Why am I receiving this form , and in the column 4. It says debt description: Negative balance write off. Box 6 is code G

Does anyone know a good lawyer?

Must a will be probated in the state of Florida before property is sold or otherwise disposed?

How do I, and the other beneficiaries excluding his wife, petition to have her removed?

Is a durable POA covering everything? And can it be done with 2 people having the same control? Not one over the other?

Is there a right n legal way to intial paperwork with my power of attorney do I just put p.oa in initialed areas

Does the entire state of Florida have the same law or similar as they do in Michigan?

Can I add repercussions to construction contract for not finishing on time?

How can I be a power of attorney over my 57 year old brother medical records and important decisions. He has been deemed mentaI