Questions answered by Thomas R. Olsen

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My relationship with boyfriend is ending. I am only one on lease. This is his mailing address. Do I need to give notice?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 27, 2011

Self help such as changing the locks is not available to you. Therefore, either he voluntarily moves out or you go through a legal eviction process.

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Who has authority for medical directives, executor, and power of attorney in this situation?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 27, 2011

As to whom your mother directs to act on her behalf under those documents, she can choose anyone. As to who inherits her wealth, the husband might...

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My brother and I have POA and are benefiaries on the will . My mom has alzheimers. Can we get a home equity loan to do repairs?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 27, 2011

You must act in the best interest of your mother and I'm not sure that your proposed action rises to that level. To move forward may ultimately...

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If you have been married for approximately 25 years can your spouse get a will without the other spouse signing the will.

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 27, 2011

Any spouse can execute a will without the knowledge or consent of the other spouse.

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A will leaves someone a house and real property does it include all the property?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 27, 2011

Based your description of the facts, it would appear that you will get the entire three acres. However, any attorney would want to read the will...

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Will my foreclosure affect my future husband?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 27, 2011

Your lender cannot come after your husband's assets and your foreclosure will affect his credit. However, if you were to buy a home in the future,...

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Will spouse and heirs inherit outstanding debt on a corporate line of credit for a Florida S Corporation?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 27, 2011

You are not responsible unless you signed the loan documents and agreed therein to be responsible for the loan. Your husband probably signed both...

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How can a will that lists a 5 way split for all heirs not consider the monies that were paid to three of the heirs as beneficiar

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 27, 2011

I think that what you are saying is that some of the beneficiaries received money while the decedent was alive. Assuming that what they received...

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Under Florida landlord/tenant law, what is considered "reasonable" access to landlord?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 27, 2011

Your asking for 24 hours advance notice to show the home is reasonable. His wanting to paint while you are there and have an open house is...

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My ex is the primary beneficiary on his mother's estate. I have a judgment against him and placed a lien on his mother's home

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 27, 2011

If your lien was valid at the time you placed it, then the lien is still there even if she deeded the property to her trust. Any attorney who does...

Thomas R. Olsen's Answers (75)

My relationship with boyfriend is ending. I am only one on lease. This is his mailing address. Do I need to give notice?

Who has authority for medical directives, executor, and power of attorney in this situation?

My brother and I have POA and are benefiaries on the will . My mom has alzheimers. Can we get a home equity loan to do repairs?

If you have been married for approximately 25 years can your spouse get a will without the other spouse signing the will.

A will leaves someone a house and real property does it include all the property?

Will my foreclosure affect my future husband?

Will spouse and heirs inherit outstanding debt on a corporate line of credit for a Florida S Corporation?

How can a will that lists a 5 way split for all heirs not consider the monies that were paid to three of the heirs as beneficiar

Under Florida landlord/tenant law, what is considered "reasonable" access to landlord?

My ex is the primary beneficiary on his mother's estate. I have a judgment against him and placed a lien on his mother's home