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My mother passed away in March. Her will stated that we should divide all assets equally between 3 siblings. Her estate went int

Dennis's answer | Answered on December 27, 2013

Read the Will carefully. I expect that the part that says "even steven to the kids" is talking about the residue of the estate AFTER debts and...

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Beneficiary to life insurance policy?

Dennis's answer | Answered on December 27, 2013

The named beneficiary(ies)

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On the death of my wife of 52 years, I find out that all liquid marital assets (checking, savings, CD's) now belong to my kids.

Dennis's answer | Answered on December 27, 2013

You messed up bigtime by signing her name on that check, but that doesn't make extortion legal either. What I recommend is that you meet with a...

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Mom moving to Florida and plan is for her son's family to be her caregiver instead of putting her in a dementia home.

Dennis's answer | Answered on December 27, 2013

This link should put you on the attorney finder page of ElderCounsel, an amazing national organization of Elder Law practitioners. ...

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What types of living trust are there

Dennis's answer | Answered on December 20, 2013

A trust is really just a contractual agreement between a grantor and a trustee. Often, with living trusts, the grantor is the trustee until he/she...

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No will; individual has declining lung capacity;what are alternatives if individual not able to complete will due to incapacity

Dennis's answer | Answered on December 19, 2013

Florida Statutes have default rules for people who die with probate property but without a Will. Probate property can be defined as stuff you own...

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My father passed away . I am a co owner on checking accounts. Can I close the accounts and open up a new acct in my name.

Dennis's answer | Answered on December 19, 2013

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. The term "co-owner" could mean a couple of different things - each with a different outcome. If you were...

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Can a person satisfy a judgment against me personally with assets that are in a trust?

Dennis's answer | Answered on December 18, 2013

Ordinarily, the claimant will accept your policy limits (if offered) and leave your personal assets alone. Assets in your RLT are not protected...

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Behavior during traffic stop impact judge decision?

Dennis's answer | Answered on December 18, 2013

I saw something on the news not too long ago about cops putting smiley faces or frowning faces on the backs of the tickets to let the...

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My lawyer told me by text message to find another lawyer.

Dennis's answer | Answered on December 18, 2013

Don't panic. Many times, the treater that accepts an LOP knows that they are taking a risk that no recovery will be forthcoming. However, you are...

Dennis Michael Phillips's Answers (2320)

My mother passed away in March. Her will stated that we should divide all assets equally between 3 siblings. Her estate went int

Beneficiary to life insurance policy?

On the death of my wife of 52 years, I find out that all liquid marital assets (checking, savings, CD's) now belong to my kids.

Mom moving to Florida and plan is for her son's family to be her caregiver instead of putting her in a dementia home.

What types of living trust are there

No will; individual has declining lung capacity;what are alternatives if individual not able to complete will due to incapacity

My father passed away . I am a co owner on checking accounts. Can I close the accounts and open up a new acct in my name.

Can a person satisfy a judgment against me personally with assets that are in a trust?

Behavior during traffic stop impact judge decision?

My lawyer told me by text message to find another lawyer.