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My mother needs a nursing home. Has renal failure/chf/dementia. I am the only child. Can't get papers needed. Cost of guardian

Horacio's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. The Emergency Termporary Guardianship is what you need to start right away. You didn't mention if she has a durable...

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Can we stop the spouse of my deceased mother in-law from selling a house that we all know was bought for my brother in-law?

Horacio's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

It is very important to check how is house is titled and you can have access to this in the public records. If the house is titled as husband and...

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How do I stop my brother from having my mother declared incompetent?

Horacio's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

Hire an attorney and make an appearance. Your attorney should review the findings of the committee and the report of the court appointed attorney....

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My girlfreinds brother,took everything her unmarried with no kids little brother left when he passed..

Horacio's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. It seems that there is no much you can do due to passage of time other than consulting with an attorney about your...

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Lady Bird Deed: Is it me? I was told by an attorneys office today it would cost 879.50 for a Lady Bird Deed, My mom wants to add

Horacio's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

It sounds reasonable to me. Understand that with the lady bird deed you are avoiding probate and that is a huge savings.

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Before my mom passed, my sister (joint checking account) deposit a large CD of moms. Is she entitled to all that money?

Horacio's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

If the account is titled as joint owners, probably yes. Bring the documents to an attorney to make sure that the title is in fact a joint account...

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Am I liable to be sued for my elderly mother (accident, etc.,) as I have power of attorney and am also on her house title?

Horacio's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

See a guardianship/conservatorship attorney. You may be able to get a limited guardianship. Also, see an attorney about the way that she titled...

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I have a several probate questions. 1. Once an annuity company has issued the check to the Estate, how does an heir o

Horacio's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

You need a probate attorney to represent you. There is a process for an heir to get paid. First, attorney's fees, debts, and claims against the...

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How to transfer a vehicle's title as part of an estate?

Horacio's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

You will probably have to initiate probate proceedings to transfer the vehicle, unless NY has a simplified method of transfering motor vehicles out...

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How to choose a Trustee/Trust Protector for Irrevocable Trusts that will not go against your wishes and stealing from your Trust

Horacio's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

I know it can be difficult to find a person that you can trust. You were given excellent advice by other attorneys as to how to appoint a...

Horacio A. Sosa's Answers (180)

My mother needs a nursing home. Has renal failure/chf/dementia. I am the only child. Can't get papers needed. Cost of guardian

Can we stop the spouse of my deceased mother in-law from selling a house that we all know was bought for my brother in-law?

How do I stop my brother from having my mother declared incompetent?

My girlfreinds brother,took everything her unmarried with no kids little brother left when he passed..

Lady Bird Deed: Is it me? I was told by an attorneys office today it would cost 879.50 for a Lady Bird Deed, My mom wants to add

Before my mom passed, my sister (joint checking account) deposit a large CD of moms. Is she entitled to all that money?

Am I liable to be sued for my elderly mother (accident, etc.,) as I have power of attorney and am also on her house title?

I have a several probate questions. 1. Once an annuity company has issued the check to the Estate, how does an heir o

How to transfer a vehicle's title as part of an estate?

How to choose a Trustee/Trust Protector for Irrevocable Trusts that will not go against your wishes and stealing from your Trust