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Who can give information regarding health care benefits for seniors that recently became leagl aliens of the USA

Douglas's answer | Answered on April 17, 2009

They should contact the Social Security Administration and inquire about applying for Medicare benefits. Additional information can be found on the...

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Does simply indicating in a will that no one is allowed to contest it be enough to prevent someone from doing so?

Douglas's answer | Answered on April 17, 2009

In many states, "no contest clauses" are invalid. The court will administer the estate according to the will but disregard the no contest clause. I...

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Can a person named in a will disiherit what has been left to them and give it to someone else also named in the will?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 16, 2009

You will have to verify the laws in the state where the probate was filed but most, if not all, states allow for the beneficiaries named in a will...

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My ex-husband died 2 yrs ago, his girlfriend has all of his personal property there was no will can my 15 yr old son have them?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 13, 2009

I strongly encourage you seek a probate attorney in your state. Your son (or someone on his behalf depending on state law) can file a petition with...

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My aunt passed away in Pittsburgh. I am executrix of her will - what do I do next?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 13, 2009

Each state is different and I'm not familiar with PA law, however, there is probably a time period in which you have to file the will (for example...

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If we are named in a will do we have the right to a copy of it?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 13, 2009

Since you are a beneficiary in the will you can petition the court to open probate. If you have a copy of the will you can file the petition with a...

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Can anyone give a definition on whther or not dental is considered medical. If so why are there different insurances.

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 08, 2009

Medical services and dental / orthodontic services are different. Sometimes dental services qualify under your medical insurance but those are for...

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Debt collection and settlement over hospital bills under FL law

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 01, 2009

Without knowing the complete facts of your case it is difficult to answer your question. However, two actions I suggest you take are: (1) call your...

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Nurse that was accused of rifling through belongings of one of my deceased residents, although one of the supes knows I didn't.

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 01, 2009

This question really doesn't belong in the "health care" section even though your situation happened in a health care setting. It sounds like you...

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My children fathers wife filed for disposition of personal property w/out administration, she did not add my kids .

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 26, 2009

It is impossible to answer your question without having more facts. It will depend on the age of the children, whether there is a will (and what it...

Douglas Ron Coenson's Answers (585)

Who can give information regarding health care benefits for seniors that recently became leagl aliens of the USA

Does simply indicating in a will that no one is allowed to contest it be enough to prevent someone from doing so?

Can a person named in a will disiherit what has been left to them and give it to someone else also named in the will?

My ex-husband died 2 yrs ago, his girlfriend has all of his personal property there was no will can my 15 yr old son have them?

My aunt passed away in Pittsburgh. I am executrix of her will - what do I do next?

If we are named in a will do we have the right to a copy of it?

Can anyone give a definition on whther or not dental is considered medical. If so why are there different insurances.

Debt collection and settlement over hospital bills under FL law

Nurse that was accused of rifling through belongings of one of my deceased residents, although one of the supes knows I didn't.

My children fathers wife filed for disposition of personal property w/out administration, she did not add my kids .